Singer Jang Hae-young of F-IV dies at 45
Jang Hae-young of boy band F-IV / Captured from “Thank You” album jacket
Jang Hae-young, a member of the boy band F-IV in the early 2000s, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 45.
The news was shared by fellow member Kim Hyun-soo on social media on Oct. 10. “Farewell, my friend. Let’s sing again when we meet in heaven,” Kim wrote, expressing his grief.
Born in 1980, Jang debuted in 1997 as part of the group Kid. He later joined F-IV in 2002 along with Seo Ji-won and Woo Jung-tae, gaining popularity with hits such as “Girl,” “I’m Sorry” and “Ring.” He also pursued a solo career, releasing the single “I'm Sorry, I'm Ugly” in 2009.
In 2016, Jang appeared with his bandmates on JTBC’s variety program “Two Yoo Project Sugar Man,” where he shared that he was working as a freelance investment consultant, delighting longtime fans with his upbeat presence.
Jang is remembered for his soulful voice and his role in shaping the early era of K-pop boy bands.
This article from Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.