Rest In Peace, Seo Min-Woo
Earlier this year, following the sad news from Shinee’s Jonghyun’s death, another star just went back to sky. Seo Min-woo, the leader of boy-group 100% was found dead in his home. According to Top his agency, Min-woo officially died of cardiac arrest at his home in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea. The first respondents found him without any pulse and declared him dead.
According to www.heart.org, Min-Woo experienced “sudden cardiac arrest”, which “occurs suddenly and often without warning. It is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.”
Seo Min-woo was only 33, and was not known to be dealing with health issues prior to his death, which is why his death shocked everyone.
Top Media, which was founded by Shinhwa’s Andy Lee, released this statement in their website:
“His family, the 100% members, and the TOP Media artists and staff members are all grief-stricken and in mourning from the unexpected, sad news.”
Some fans were also seen mourning for him at his funeral. It was a devastating sight to see.
Aside from being an idol, Min-woo was also known for being an actor. He starred in Sharp 3 (2006) and had a cameo in KBS2’s drama, ‘Marriage Clinic: Love and War 2’ (2013).
Seo Min-woo’s Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Original Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Crazy Waiting | 기다리다 미쳐 | Song Ho-shin |
TV series
| Year | Title | Original Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sharp 3 | 성장드라마 반올림 | Kong Yun | KBS2 |
| People of the City | 특별시 사람들 | Lee Nam | N/A | |
| 2007 | The King and I | 왕과 나 | Song Man-deuk | SBS TV |
| 2013 | The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War | 부부클리닉 사랑과 전쟁 | Cameo | KBS2 |
| 2016 | Drama Special – Priest | KBS 드라마 스페셜-평양까지 이만원 | Go Min-goo |
Before this heartbreaking news, Seo Min-woo was featured on 100%’s Japanese release of ‘Song For You’. You can watch the music video here:
The group also joined a survival program called The Unit, but unfortunately only the main vocalist, Rockhyun, who passed the stage. You can check the clip here.
Remembering Minwoo, his agency also said, “As the oldest member of his team, Minwoo led the band and truly loved his fans. For everyone who knew him and was aware of his kind-heartedness and faithfulness, the sadness is even greater.”
His fellow 100% member, Changbum, paid tribute to Minwoo on his Instagram account. He captioned a picture of the group that translated as “May the souls of the deceased refrain. I hope you are comfortable in the sky. I want you to be a bright star and shine this world.”
We also pray for Min-woo and hope that his family, friends, and fans are given the strength to let him go. You will always be remembered, Seo Min-woo.
