South Korean yoga instructor Lee Yoo Joo passes away at 35

Popular South Korean yoga instructor Lee Yoo Joo has died at the age of 35.

In an Instagram post, her yoga studio, Yogaum, confirmed her death on Wednesday, Feb. 18. 

"According to the wishes of the bereaved families, the wake and the funeral will not be arranged separately, and the space to say the last goodbyes will be held until this Friday at the Yogawum run by Teacher Yooju," the caption read, which was translated into English. 

A memorial will be held at Yogaum Center on the 4th floor of the Shinseung Building in Songpa-gu, a district in Seoul, South Korea.

The post also described Lee as someone who is "beautiful" and "innocent." 

"Please pray for the soul of Lee-Joo, who brightened the world with her special talent, to rest in peace," the statement added. 

The cause of her death has not yet been revealed. 

On Feb. 18, she posted selfies with the caption, "Bye."

Lee gained prominence when she appeared in MBC Show Infinite Challenge, a South Korean comedic reality television show featuring six of Korea's top comedians who undergo a challenge every week. 

In the show, Lee taught the cast, which included celebrities like Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myung Soo, and Haha, some yoga techniques, including poses and breathing techniques. 

She was also the founder and lead yoga instructor at Yogaum. 

Rest in Peace, Lee Yoo Jo.