Krystal, a member of the vocal duo As One, has shared her heartfelt feelings following the recent passing of her close friend and groupmate Lee Min (Lee Min-young).

On August 10, Krystal posted a lengthy message on her social media, saying, “The past few days have been the most difficult time of my life.”

She wrote, “After having to say goodbye to my partner, best friend, and my other half who was always by my side when singing, my heart feels like a piece of it has completely fallen away. That emptiness can never be filled.” Krystal mourned the late Lee Min, adding that the void left behind will last forever.

“We were always a pair. Having spent more than half of our lives together—breathing, eating, laughing, crying—we truly shared the same life. She was my real other half,” Krystal continued.

She also expressed gratitude to those who joined her in mourning. “I never intended to write something like this,” Krystal admitted, “It’s been incredibly hard, and even speaking about it is difficult. But thanks to the love and comfort you have sent me, I realized that this sorrow is not mine to carry alone.”

Recalling memories of Lee Min, Krystal wrote, “Min was love itself. She loved shopping, eating, laughing, and was willing to wait hours for delicious food. Above all, she always cared for those around her first and was generous in sharing her love. Of everyone I have met in my life, she had the warmest soul.”

She added, “Yesterday, we sent Min off well. I believe she is now flying freely in a better place. Since she could never stay still, I’m sure she’s somewhere, still laughing busily as always.”

At the end of her tribute, Krystal thanked her agency Brand New Music, fans, and family. She wrote, “Every day, every moment, I will miss you—my other half, my friend, my family, another me.”

Krystal and Lee Min, who had been friends since high school, debuted as As One in 1999 with their first full album ‘Day By Day’. The duo received much love for hit songs such as ‘Want and Resent’ and ‘Ten Million Times No’.

Lee Min was found dead at her home in Seoul on August 5 at the age of 46. In accordance with the family’s wishes, the funeral was held quietly, with the final rites taking place on the morning of August 9.

Below is the full text of Krystal’s social media post:

“These past few days have been the hardest of my life. After having to say goodbye to my partner, my best friend, my other half Min, who was always by my side when singing, it feels as if a part of my heart has broken away. That void will never be filled. When you say ‘Min’, you think ‘Krystal’—we were always a pair. We spent more than half our lives together, breathing, eating, laughing, crying, truly sharing the same life as real halves of each other.

I never intended to write something like this. The pain is just too much; it’s even hard to speak about. But thanks to the love and words of comfort you have all sent, I realized that I am not alone in this grief. I was reminded that so many of you cared for and loved Min, and that your feelings are the same as mine.

Min was love itself. She loved shopping, loved food, loved to laugh, and would wait for hours for something delicious. But above all, she always put others first and gave her love generously. Of everyone I’ve ever met, she had the warmest soul.

During these past days, I spent time reflecting with the precious people who shared the last 26 years of our lives together with Min. Even in painful memories, there were warm moments, and thanks to those I was able to reunite with, I was able to smile for a little while. But I never imagined I would be on this journey for such a reason.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Every word, every memory, every bit of warmth you’ve offered was a source of great comfort. Thanks to all of you, we were able to do what we loved most and be united as one on stage. Thank you, truly.

Yesterday, we sent Min off well. Now, I believe she is flying freely in a better place. Since she couldn’t ever stay still, I’m sure even now she is somewhere, busy and smiling.

And to Brand New Music, bigrhymer, and our cherished friends: Thank you for being by our side for over 20 years, for loving Min as much as I did, and for walking with her to the end in such a beautiful way. Thank you for making it possible for me to breathe and get through this difficult time.

Now, Min is likely resting peacefully with her mother, Jjanga, and Tobi. That thought gives my heart some comfort. Every day, every moment, I will miss you—my other half, my friend, my family, another me.

Forever As One.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Krystal SNS, Brand New Music