K-Pop star Cha In Ha of Surprise U has been found dead at his home in South Korea. Photo / Instagram
K-Pop star and actor Cha In Ha has been found dead at his home. It's reported as the third tragedy to rock the South Korean music industry in the past seven weeks.
The 27-year-old Surprise U band member passed away suddenly in his home, The Sun reports.
Police say they are investigating the shocking death – the cause of which has not yet been revealed.
Cha In Ha's showbiz agency Fantagio confirmed the news.
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A statement read: "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 rumours to not be spread and for speculative reports to not be released in order for his family … to send him away peacefully.'
They added: "As wished by his family, the funeral will be held privately. We express deep mourning for his passing."
The rising star debuted in 2017 in the film You, Deep Inside Of Me.
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