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South Korean Star Cha In Ha Found Dead Aged 27


Wed 04 Dec 2019 | 12:34 PM
Yara Sameh

South Korean pop star and actor Cha In Ha was found dead at his home on December 3, police have revealed.

The cause of his death is currently being investigated.

Cha In Ha’s agency, Fantagio, released mourned his death in a statement, which read: "

Hello,

This is Fantagio.

We feel devastated to deliver such heartbreaking and unfortunate news.

On December 3, actor Cha In Ha left our sides.

We are truly heartbroken to deliver sad news to everyone who has sent lots of love and support to Cha In Ha until now.

We are filled with grief at this news that is still hard to believe.

We earnestly ask for rumors to not be spread and for speculative reports to not be released in order for his family, who is experiencing greater sadness more than anyone due to the sudden sad news, to send him away peacefully.

As wished by his family, the funeral will be held privately.

We express deep mourning for his passing."

The day before his death, In Ha, 27, left an Instagram post urging fans to take care of themselves in the cold winter.

In Ha's death arrives in space of two months from the deaths of two prominent female K-pop idols.

On Nov. 24, Goo Hara, 28, was found dead in her Seoul home, while Sulli, 25, ended her life in October.

Sulli had spoken out about cyberbullying before her death, and the backlash she faced over her lifestyle.

In Ha, real name Lee Jae-ho, was a member of the K-pop group Surprise U and had a fledgling acting career.

The group consists of four members, they held their debut showcase on July 7, 2017.

He had recently started an acting career, starring in the 2017 short film "You, Deep Inside of Me" and in the TV drama "Love With Flaws".