Youth Study by Jo Young, Dies at 26... "Heartbroken"

Youth Sociology Jo Young. Photo by Mojo People Records.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Jo Yong, a member of the band Cheongchun Hakgaeron, passed away prematurely at the young age of 26.

On the 11th, Cheongchun Hakgaeron's agency Mojo People Records announced the sad news through their official Facebook page.

On the same day, SPOTV News reported that Jo Yong died in an accident.

Mojo People Records stated, "Jo Yong passed away on September 10. We are deeply heartbroken and in a state of shock as we share this news," adding, "The funeral will be held under strict quarantine measures as follows."

The funeral hall has been set up at Seoul Asan Medical Center Funeral Hall, 3rd floor, room 31.

Meanwhile, Jo Yong formed Cheongchun Hakgaeron with Lee Si-young in 2014 and worked as a singer-songwriter. He worked on songs such as "Seolleim," "Ni Saeng-gak Jungiya," "Eoneu Byeoleseo Watni," as well as "Makdwaemeok-eun Yeong-ae-ssi 15" and the OST "Eojen, Sul-e."

Full statement from the agency below.

Jo Yong, a member of Cheongchun Hakgaeron and a singer under Mojo People Records, passed away on September 10.

We are deeply heartbroken and in a state of shock as we share this news.

The funeral will be held under strict quarantine measures.

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