Lee Hee-cheol (40), a CEO in the food industry and YouTuber, has passed away.
On the 7th, Pungja posted on social media, “My beloved brother Lee Hee-cheol from Seoul Salon has become a star in the sky today,” announcing his death.
She continued, “Even as I write this, I can’t believe it, but I’m leaving this message for those who loved him and for acquaintances who have not yet heard the news. Please pray that he goes to a good place,” adding, “It’s such a sudden event that there are many acquaintances I still can’t reach. If you send me your contact information or DM, I will provide details about the funeral home.”
Lee Hee-cheol’s funeral is being held at the Soonchunhyang University Hospital funeral hall. The funeral will take place at 5 AM on the 10th, and the burial site is at Suwon City Yeonhwa Cemetery.
Previously, on the 31st of last month, Lee Hee-cheol expressed his thoughts on social media, saying, “2024 has been an incredibly difficult year, to the point where I wondered if it was okay. Both my health and my mind are exhausted, and it has truly been a tough year. I know that I learn and grow as much as I suffer, so I believe I will overcome this humbly and firmly, and I intend to send it off with gratitude. I am thankful for this as well! I will make sure to use the difficulties of 2024 as a healthy foundation for my future!”
He added, “In the new year of 2025, let’s be even healthier!! I hope to maintain a flexible life and have a year filled with gratitude in every moment,” which makes his passing even more heartbreaking.
Lee Hee-cheol was a former photographer and CEO of a food business, operating the wine bar Seoul Salon in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul. Last year, he gained recognition by appearing on KBS2’s ‘Salim Men’.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
