015B founding member Jo Hyung-gon passes away at 52... 'Cause of death not disclosed'

Photo by MBC University Song Festival YouTube video

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jeong-ho] Jo Hyung-gon, an original member of the popular 1990s band 015B and adjunct professor in the Department of Practical Music at Baekseok University, has passed away at the age of 52.

According to the funeral hall at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital on the 25th, the deceased passed away that morning. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

On the same day, 015B's agency also announced on their official website, "We inform you of the passing of Jo Hyung-gon, an original member and bassist of 015B. It is sudden news and we are at a loss, but we would appreciate it if you could join us in praying for his soul."

Jang Ho-il of 015B, who worked with the deceased, also posted on his social media, "I received news that Jo Hyung-gon, bassist of 015B and our colleague, has passed away today, and I hurriedly went there. I am still in shock over the sudden news of a colleague with whom I shared beautiful times." Furthermore, he expressed his sorrow, saying, "Hyung-gon, I still vividly remember the times long ago when we gathered in your room, playing piano and practicing together."

The deceased joined the band Muhangwedo, which featured the late Shin Hae-chul as vocalist, in 1988 while studying civil engineering at Yonsei University. Muhangwedo debuted in the music industry after winning the grand prize at MBC's 'College Music Festival' in 1988 with the song "To You."

After Muhangwedo disbanded, he formed 015B with Jung Seok-won, Jang Ho-il, and others, serving as the band's bassist and participating up to their 4th album. After leaving 015B to study music, he majored in audio engineering at Berklee College of Music in the United States. During his studies abroad, he briefly returned to Korea and released an album titled "Life, People, Love" with his older brother Jo Hyung-min. Recently, he served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Practical Music at Baekseok University.

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