Jihoon, a member of the group TWS, has suffered the loss of his father. On the 12th, TWS's official account posted a message titled "TWS Jihoon Father's Passing Obituary." The agency, Pledis Entertainment, stated, "We regret to inform you of the sad news that the father of TWS member Jihoon, who had been battling illness, passed away suddenly last night (the 11th) due to a rapid deterioration in his condition."

The agency continued, "Jihoon is currently at the funeral home, and the funeral will be held with family and close relatives according to the wishes of the bereaved family. We ask for warm condolences and consideration so that Jihoon can have sufficient time to mourn with his family." They also added, "We extend our deepest condolences to Jihoon and his family and respectfully pray for the repose of the deceased."

Upon hearing this news, fans expressed various messages of condolence. Fans left comments such as "We send our deepest sympathies to Jihoon and his family," "May he rest in peace," "We will pray together," "We hope you gather your strength and send him off well," and "Stay strong," showing their support for Jihoon.

TWS, to which Jihoon belongs, attended the 40th Golden Disc Awards held at Taipei Dome in Taiwan on the 10th. They won the 'Best Performance' category at the ceremony, celebrating their second consecutive year of awards following last year's 'Rookie of the Year' and 'Digital Song Division Bonsang.' In their acceptance speech, TWS said, "We thank the 42 (fandom name) who steadfastly support us. We believe we could not have received this award without the 42. We will continue to run vigorously with the 42 this year as well."

TWS is a six-member multinational boy group that debuted in 2024 and has been actively promoting recently. They have gained great popularity by breaking their own record for the highest number of monthly music viewers.

The news of Jihoon's father's passing has shocked fans and the public. TWS has rapidly grown in recent years and holds an important position in the K-POP scene. In addition to their music activities, they are actively participating in various broadcasting programs and advertisements.

Fans share in Jihoon's sorrow and wish for his speedy recovery. TWS plans to continue showing growth together with their fans in the future.