Here are 1 famous musicians from South Korea died at 25:
U;Nee (May 3, 1981 Seo District, Incheon-January 21, 2007 Seo District, Incheon) also known as Hye-ryeon Lee, Lee Hye-Ryeon, Heo Yun, Heo Yoon, Yuni, I Hye-ryeon, Yi Hyeryŏn, Hŏ Yun or Lee Hyeryeon was a South Korean singer, actor, rapper and dancer.
Her albums: Passion & Pure, U;Nee Code, Call Call Call and Habit. Genres she performed: K-pop, Dance music, Rhythm and blues and Dance-pop.
She died in suicide.
U;Nee began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in TV dramas like "Three Guys and Three Girls" and "Star's Echo" at a young age. She then transitioned into music, releasing her first album "Love me" in 2003. Her second album, "Growing Up", contained the hit single "Go" and marked a shift in her image towards a more mature and edgy sound.
Despite her success, U;Nee struggled with mental health issues and personal demons. In 2005, she was involved in a lawsuit with her former management company over alleged contract violations. She also faced criticism and controversy for her bold and suggestive performances.
Tragically, U;Nee took her own life at the age of 26. Her death shocked and saddened fans and fellow celebrities, with many expressing their grief and condolences. U;Nee's legacy lives on, with her music continuing to inspire and influence artists in the K-pop industry today.
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