Lee Jihan Cause of Death
Matthew Elliott
Updated on January 02, 2026
Lee Jihan, a K-pop singer and actor, died on October 29th, 2022. He was only 24 years old at the time.
The young performer was one of those killed in the horrific crowd surge tragedy in Seoul, South Korea.
Lee Jihan was one of 154 people killed in the incident, which occurred on Saturday in Itaewon, the capital city’s busy nightlife district.
The actor’s agency, 935 Entertainment, released a statement to multiple outlets confirming the news.
“We are sad to deliver such news today, but Lee Jihan has passed away in the crush in Itaewon last night,” the statement read. “We would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, who are saddened by the sudden tragic news, and also to everyone who loved him.”
Lee Jihan rose to prominence after appearing on the second season of the popular reality singing competition series Produce 101, in which 101 contestants compete for the chance to join an 11-member K-pop group.
Lee Jihan made his acting debut in 2019 after appearing on Produce 101, in the popular Korean drama series Today Was Another Nam Hyun Day.
