F.able Member Shim Jae-hyeon Passes Away at Age 23 from Leukemia

Shim Jae-hyeon, a former member of the disbanded K-POP boy group F.able, died at the age of 23 after battling leukemia. Local media outlet Mai Daily reported on the 2nd that he passed away last Monday following a prolonged illness. Born on April 7, 2002, Shim Jae-hyeon debuted in June 2020 as part of the five-member boy group F.able under Hayroom Entertainment. As the group’s Maknae and lead vocalist, he was known among fans for his calm demeanor and cheerful personality. Although F.able did not receive widespread attention in the highly competitive K-POP market amid the pandemic, they earned the affection of niche fanbases through their strong teamwork and passion. The group released several digital singles such as “Burn It Up” and “Run Run Run,” and began reducing their activities around mid-2023. Though no official dissolution announcement was made, F.able effectively ended its operations when three of its members made a comeback under the new group name ENPHAZE. Shim Jae-hyeon did not participate in any subsequent projects, and little information about his personal activities was released afterward. It is reported that his diagnosis with leukemia was kept private from fans and those around him, as both he and his agency maintained confidentiality regarding his illness. As of now, there are no reports of official memorial services such as funerals or tributes, but fan communities continue to revisit his performance videos and recall the warmth he displayed on stage.