As One, one of Korea’s defining female R&B duos, will release their final single, “I’m Just Loving You,” on September 30.
Following the sudden passing of member Lee Min in August, label Brand New Music revealed the single’s cover art on September 25 via its official social channels, announcing the track features Min’s final recorded vocals.
The artwork―painted by singer Lisa, a longtime friend of Min―shows a purple butterfly alongside the message, “Wherever you are, I hope you’re happy,” a touching nod to the “purple butterfly” moment colleagues witnessed on the day they said goodbye to Min.
With the reveal, Crystal shared a heartfelt note to fans: “From our first day to today, you’ve been the warm light by our side. Because of you, we’ve been able to walk this dream as As One. Through your love, support, and the music, we were always one―and we’ll hold that close forever.”
Brand New Music added that a portion of the single’s proceeds will be donated to an animal-rights organization Min supported during her lifetime. “We hope many will continue to remember and celebrate As One through the music,” the label said.
The farewell single “I’m Just Loving You” will be released September 30 at 6 p.m. KST on major streaming platforms, offering comfort to fans mourning the late Lee Min.
Min and Crystal first met singing in a church choir and debuted as As One in 1999, leaving behind a string of beloved R&B staples. Min married in Hawaii in November 2013 and balanced life as a singer and English instructor. She passed away in August at age 46.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)