Father Of Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Passes Away

Girls’ Generation member Taeyeon’s father has passed away.

On March 9, Edaily reported that Taeyeon’s father passed away this day due to sudden cardiac arrest.

A source from SM Entertainment confirmed the report and said, “Taeyeon is setting up his funeral with her family. The funeral will be held quietly within the family.” The agency also released the following statement:

Hello. This is SM Entertainment.

Taeyeon’s father has unfortunately passed away on March 9.

May he rest in peace. Please send Taeyeon warm words of consolation.

We inform you that the release of Taeyeon’s new single “Happy” and its music video that was scheduled for today will be postponed.

We ask fans who were waiting for the new release for their understanding, and we will provide an announcement later regarding the plans for the song’s release.

March 9 is Taeyeon’s birthday and the day her new single “Happy” had been scheduled to be released.

Our deepest condolences go out to Taeyeon and her family.

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