Update
Following postponing a handful of shows, Speed’s friend Aje has sadly passed away. The group shared the following update on Instagram:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother “Aje” Chang-Wook Yeo. We sincerely thank the countless people who have offered help, support and understanding over the past few days as we navigate this difficult time. The outpouring of love worldwide is a testament to the remarkable impact Aje had on so many far and wide. Aje moved to Sydney from South Korea in October 2022 and was immediately welcomed into our Sydney hardcore family with open arms. He had an avid interest in all things underground, and spent literally every single moment he could attending and participating in events of all kinds, all around Sydney. With an insanely fresh mosh repertoire accompanied by his flamboyant clothes and signature ski mask, Aje’s presence at Sydney hardcore shows was impossible to ignore and not admire. He quickly became a part of the fabric of our friendship group, and we celebrated highs and lows together as he built a life here and made it his home. Aje was a kind, curious, ambitious, passionate, generous and extremely sentimental person that made every interaction he had with the many friends he made as meaningful as possible. In his words, “being part of the Sydney hardcore scene is invaluable, and I take great pride in being the only one from Asia contributing to the Sydney and Australian hardcore scene.” Aje was quite simply a brother we all naturally adopted. His passing leaves a deep wound, and we will honour him by banding together with our family and friends to continue his tremendous legacy in everything we do. “The goal is to manifest higher than before.” In loving memory.. “Aje” Chang-Wook Yeo 1994-2025”
Australian hardcore outfit Speed have been forced to postpone a handful of shows to focus on the search for their missing friend, Aje.
The group’s latest update on the matter is from January 7th:
“Members of Speed are a primary point of contact in the missing persons case for our friend Aje. As the search continues we will need to remain in the Sydney and Blue Mountains areas until we have more information. This means that the following shows of our tour will be postponed.
1/7 Newcastle @ Hamilton Station Hotel
1/9 Wollongong @ Dicey Riley’s Hotel
1/10 Gosford @ Drifter’s Wharf
1/11 Penrith @ Tattersall’s Hotel
1/12/ Canberra @ UC Hub“We will regroup when we have more information to figure out the remaining January dates of the tour in Victoria and Adelaide. Thanks for you patience and understanding in this difficult time.”
On the same day, the group revealed:
“Our brother “Aje” (Chang-Wook Yeo) has been missing since 3:45pm 6/1/2025. Last seen at Hanging Rock at Black Heath in the Blue Mountains region, where his phone and personal belongings were found there.
A search by local authorities has been stopped today due to the weather, so please be careful if around that area due to the terrain and potential danger.
He is a short Asian male, typically dressed in baggy clothes with glasses. His long hair has since been cut short. He speaks Korean and English. He lives in Sydney in Lidcombe so please keep an eye out in these areas too.
We do not have ANY further information, so please share this with friends, colleagues and if anyone has any information or has sighted anything please contact Katoomba Police Station on (02) 4782 8199”
On January 6, the group initially stated:
“Due to an emergency, Speed can unfortunately no longer play our show tonight at the Black Box Theatre in Nambour. The show will continue with Shackles headlining. Anyone seeking a refund can do so via Oztix. Thank you for your understanding.”
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