South Korean singer Y-Story (real name Lim Young Ho) has passed away at the age of 49, with news of his death emerging days after his funeral. His longtime girlfriend shared the heartbreaking announcement on his social media account, revealing that she personally organized his funeral “with the heart of a spouse.”

On July 15, Lim Young Ho’s girlfriend, identified only as A, posted a message on the late singer’s official social media account to inform fans and acquaintances of his passing.

Explaining why she was the one handling the funeral arrangements, she wrote: “Having spent many years together as family, I held the three-day funeral with the heart of a spouse.”

She also expressed sincere gratitude to everyone who visited the funeral home, offered prayers, and sent messages of support. “Thanks to the many people who came to pay their respects and shared their warm hearts, we were able to send Young Ho off without him feeling alone. I sincerely thank everyone who stood by us, prayed for him, and kept him in their thoughts.”

She concluded by wishing everyone good health and happiness, adding that she would contact people again soon.

The most emotional part of her message was her personal farewell to Lim Young Ho. “You worried about me until the very end. You sang, ‘You are my last love,’ and now I truly became your last love. Thank you. In our next life, let’s meet much sooner and love each other even more. I love you.” Her touching tribute has resonated deeply with fans, many of whom expressed condolences and shared memories of the singer online.

Lim Young Ho debuted in 2009 with the single “Whisper” under the stage name Y-Story. Throughout his career, he released several songs, including: Journey to You (너에게로 떠나는 여행), Tropical Night (열대야), Late Homecoming (늦은 귀향), I Believed in Love (사랑을 믿었네), The Scent of Spring (봄냄새), Sehwa Beach (세화해변).

Although he maintained a relatively low profile in recent years, his music continued to be cherished by longtime listeners.

Prior to his girlfriend’s public announcement, Lim Young Ho’s bereaved family had already shared news of his passing on July 11. His funeral service was held on July 13, and he was laid to rest at Jeju Yangji Park Memorial Park (Second Memorial House), where he now rests in peace.

His unexpected passing at the age of 49 has saddened fans and acquaintances alike, while his girlfriend’s heartfelt farewell has served as a poignant reminder of the deep bond they shared.

Sources: sportschosun