K-pop idol Wonwoo from SEVENTEEN recently lost his mother due to an illness. The singer’s agency, Pledis Entertainment, released an official statement announcing the sad news and requested fans to support the idol in his time of mourning.세븐틴(SEVENTEEN)@pledis_17세븐틴 원우 모친상 부고Read: tl.gd/n_1ss0kbc7:15 AM · Apr 6, 20228386928220세븐틴 원우 모친상 부고Read: tl.gd/n_1ss0kbcPreviously, group member Joshua stated that Wonwoo’s mother took care of him when he visited the United States as his parents, too, were living in the region. He thanked Wonwoo’s family for their kindness and generosity.Pledis Entertainment releases official obitury for SEVENTEEN Wonwoo's motherOn April 6, 2022, K-pop idol Wonwoo’s mother passed away due to an illness. The band's agency, Pledis Entertainment, released an official statement announcing the unfortunate news. The agency did not disclose the illness that Wonwoo’s mother was suffering from as they thought it best to keep things private. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe agency stated:"Hello, this is PLEDIS Entertainment. SEVENTEEN member WONWOO’s mother passed away this morning from an illness."Pledis Entertainment continued to explain that Wonwoo is currently in the funeral hall with his family and close friends. People gathered will attend the funeral of Wonwoo’s mother and pay their respects."Wonwoo is currently in the funeral hall, and the funeral will be held with family and close friends."The agency further requested fans to support the K-pop idol during his time of grieving and to also pray for his mother and family."We ask for your kind consideration and support so that WONWOO can have a period of mourning with his family. May she rest in peace." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCARATs send their deepest condolences to SEVENTEEN's Wonwoo and his familyUpon hearing the sorrowful news, fans took to social media to send their deepest sympathies to Wonwoo for the loss of his mother. They also prayed for his family and hoped that Wonwoo’s family finds comfort and peace in the people that surround them.ⓘ junior wants to rock with you 🎸 (accept/deny)@GAM3BO1JUNIOR@pledis_17 wonwoo can take as long as he needs, even if its a hiatus for a while. grief is hard. and healing is hard. everything is hard. i hope their entire family is surrounded by nothing but love and support <3<3 things will be okay, and its okay if that day isnt today7:20 AM · Apr 6, 20221921484@pledis_17 wonwoo can take as long as he needs, even if its a hiatus for a while. grief is hard. and healing is hard. everything is hard. i hope their entire family is surrounded by nothing but love and support <3<3 things will be okay, and its okay if that day isnt today제똥이 (.◜◡◝)@ginayaan@svtbillboard @pledis_17 Condolences to Wonwoo and family, may she rest in peace.7:28 AM · Apr 6, 2022171@svtbillboard @pledis_17 Condolences to Wonwoo and family, may she rest in peace.😭😇joshua central@LOOKSJSH@pledis_17 wonwoo i am so sorry for your loss. sending prayers to you and your family. 삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다7:20 AM · Apr 6, 20222@pledis_17 wonwoo i am so sorry for your loss. sending prayers to you and your family. 삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다MAC💜🖤@MACkimtaehyung@pledis_17 Sending my condolences to Wonwoo and his family 🥺7:37 AM · Apr 6, 202225@pledis_17 Sending my condolences to Wonwoo and his family 🥺:)@sounds_of_cheol@pledis_17 deepest condolences to wonwoo & his family :(7:18 AM · Apr 6, 202232773@pledis_17 deepest condolences to wonwoo & his family :(chin ☽@jooshuaie@pledis_17 No, my heart is breaking so much. My deepest condolences for Wonwoo and his family. I’m praying for their healing, stay strong my love. May she rest in peace, you made her so proud about everything you have achieved in life 7:23 AM · Apr 6, 2022213@pledis_17 No, my heart is breaking so much. My deepest condolences for Wonwoo and his family. I’m praying for their healing, stay strong my love. May she rest in peace, you made her so proud about everything you have achieved in life ♥Mba nya Cheol 🍒@gpssl_@pledis_17 Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. May the soul of the dearly departed rest in peace now and forever. Your mother did such a great job raising you. She’s so proud of you 🤍7:39 AM · Apr 6, 202213@pledis_17 Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. May the soul of the dearly departed rest in peace now and forever. Your mother did such a great job raising you. She’s so proud of you 🤍Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN is gearing up to release its first-ever English single. The group announced via its official social media accounts that its new single will be a pre-release of its fourth full-length album, which is set to drop in May. The group’s English-language single will debut on April 15, 2022.