Stray Keyboardist Lim Jae-wook Passes Away After Long Illness: Band and Fans Mourn Loss

Beloved Stray keyboardist Lim Jae-wook has passed away after a long battle with illness.

On the 7th, Stray shared the heartbreaking news through their official channels, stating, "Our precious member and beloved keyboardist, Lim Jae-wook, who filled the stage with us, has left our side after a long fight against illness."

The band added, "All five original members who started this journey together gathered today to accompany him on his final farewell, and now we will hold him deep in our hearts as we let him go."

Stray also expressed, "Even during his illness, our eldest brother Jae-wook never lost his cheerful spirit and continued to support us all with his warm music. Please pray that he may now rest peacefully, free from pain."

Fans are also sharing their sorrow and condolences for Lim Jae-wook across social media and online communities, mourning his loss together.

Stray debuted in 2014 with the digital single album "Though You're Not Here."

The band plans to proceed with their concert as scheduled on the 14th.

Photo Credit: Stray
 

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Kim Yeeun. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.