K-Pop Star Lee Junyoung, DJMAX Composer, Dies at 42

Singer-songwriter Lee Ju (real name Lee Jun-young) has passed away at the age of 42. Fellow composer Wang Jeong-hyeon (stage name XeoN) announced the sad news on his social media, stating, "My friend and our beloved DJMAX composer, LeeZu, has embarked on a long journey alone." He added, "I earnestly ask that you remember the many songs he left behind and mourn his passing so he does not feel lonely on his way." The cause of death is not precisely known.

Born in 1984, Lee Jun-young was actively working as a game music composer, participating in music for various games including the DJMAX series, 'Eloa', 'Crystal Hearts', and 'Magic Masters'. He also continued his musical activities by releasing personal albums such as 'Secret', 'Red House', and 'Island'. Under the stage name 'LeeJu', he was active in various fields beyond game music, including short films and signal music. He left a strong impression on rhythm game fans with songs like 'The Guilty' and 'Burn It Down' from 'DJMAX Technika 2'.

Adding to the fans' sorrow, Lee Jun-young posted a video titled 'Goodbye' along with a song of the same name on his YouTube channel '​Wandering Bum' on April 25th, leaving a message saying, "​Thank you to everyone, and I am sorry." After getting married, he moved to the countryside and ran the YouTube channel 'Seoul Couple's Countryside Diary'. In 2023, he announced his divorce, stating that they were going their separate ways.

Tributes are pouring in from the music industry and fans following the sudden news. The specific location of the wake and the time of the funeral procession have not yet been announced.