Jang Hae Young passes away at 45 due to Cancer

, known as one of the members of , has passed away. The idol had been suffering from for quite some time and passed away due to complications from the disease. He was 45 at the time of his passing.

Jang Hae Young's battle with cancer

Jang Hae Young had been diagnosed with cancer and was battling with it for a prolonged period. As per SpoTV news, the idol passed away at the age of 45 in his home in Seoul, South Korea. His demise occurred on October 6; however, the news itself was shared on October 11.

Kim Hyun Soo, a fellow member of his group, also shared a heartbreaking message online, announcing that his fellow bandmate has left for his heavenly abode. He posted an adorable photo of the idol with the caption, “Goodbye. Let’s sing together again when we meet in heaven."

Jang Hae Young had been on a break for quite some time after his diagnosis, and had chosen to remain silent about his disease for as long as he could. He leaves behind a legacy of iconic songs that he released with his fellow members of the group, as well as a solo artist.

The singer was born around the 1970s to 1980s, and had made his debut as part of the K-pop dance group titled ‘Oh Nanriya!’ Other than that, he debuted in his current group in 2004. He debuted alongside members Woo Jung Tae, Kim Hyun Soo, and Seo Ji Won.

Some of his biggest hits include ‘Merry Christmas’, ‘Girl’, ‘Ring’, ‘I’m sorry’, and many others. He made his solo debut in 2009, when he released the song “I’m Sorry That I’m Ugly." Later on, in 2012, the group celebrated its 10th anniversary