MC the Max's J.Yoon Found Dead at Home... Suspected Suicide

Jeyoon. Photo by Jeyoon Instagram

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] Jayoon (real name Yoon Jae-woong, 39), a member of the group MC the Max, was found dead on the 13th.

According to the police, Yoon was found dead at his home in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, in the afternoon of the same day. The agency reported to the police after becoming concerned about not being able to contact Yoon, and the responding officers found Yoon already deceased.

The police are investigating the exact cause of death, with no signs of foul play suspected. It is reported that no suicide note was found at the scene.

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