A Heartfelt Farewell: Remembering Lee Min
Crystal, a beloved singer and member of the group As One, recently shared her deep sorrow following the passing of her long-time partner, Lee Min. On the morning of the 10th, she posted on her personal account, expressing how difficult the past few days have been. "The last few days have been the hardest of my life," she wrote. "Losing my singing partner, my best friend, my half. I'm totally broken. A huge piece of my mind is gone, and that emptiness never fills up."
Crystal described their bond as inseparable. "When you said Min, you said Crystal. We've always been a package. We spent more than half our lives together. We've been completely together since we were 15. I ate, I breathed, I lived the same life," she reflected. She admitted she wasn't going to post anything, but the pain was too much to bear alone.
However, the overwhelming support from fans reminded her that she wasn't alone in her grief. "The overflowing love of all of you reminded me that I am not alone in this sadness. Many people loved her, and they deeply felt this sense of loss." Crystal spoke fondly of Lee Min's personality, highlighting her unconditional love and joy. "She loved shopping, she loved eating, she loved laughing. And if the food was delicious, I waited in line for hours. She liked to share. She had so much love she wanted to give. She was one of the most beautiful souls I knew."
For several days, Crystal has been surrounded by the love of those who have been part of their lives for the past 26 years. "A bittersweet trip to memory that I wish I would never go to. Yesterday, we sent Min. I know she's in a better place now," she mourned.
Crystal also thanked the agency Brandnew Music and its CEO Rhymer, expressing her deep love for Lee Min. "I'll miss you every minute of every day, my miniper. My friend. My little sister. My other half. IZ*ONE FOREVER."
The Passing of Lee Min
Lee Min was found dead at her home on the 5th. The first to discover her was her husband, and the police are currently investigating the cause of death. A mortuary for the deceased was set up in Room 1 of Bundang Regeneration Hospital Funeral Hall in Seongnam City, Gyeonggi Province, starting from the 7th. The ceremony of departure was held strictly at 5:30 a.m. on the 9th.
Lee Min debuted as part of the group As One with Crystal in 1999. She was known for her hit songs such as "Day by Day," "I Want and Resent," and others. Recently, she continued her activities by releasing a single called "Happy Birthday" and appearing in KBS2's "Park Bo-gum's Cantabile."
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