Actor Cha In Ha found dead aged 27 in latest tragedy to strike Korean entertainment industry
Korean actor Cha In Ha has reportedly died at the age of 27. The star was reportedly found dead at his home on December 3, and authorities are currently investigating his death. The acting group SURPRISE U member's agency, Fantagio, released a statement on Tuesday confirming the news. The agency said that they are "filled with grief" by the heartbreaking news.
"We feel devastated to deliver such heartbreaking and unfortunate news," the statement read. "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."
The agency also urged his fans to avoid spreading speculative rumors surrounding the budding star's sudden demise.
"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," the statement added. "As wished by his family, the funeral will be held privately. We express deep mourning for his passing."
The cause of the star's death has not yet been revealed, the circumstances surrounding his death have also not been disclosed by the authorities yet. Cha In Ha made his first film debut in 2017 titled 'You, Deep Inside Of Me'. The same year he joined a five-member Fantagio acting group alongside Kim Yun Seo, Yoon Jeong Hyuk, Eun Hae Seong, and Ji Geon Woo.
The actor has starred in multiple popular Korean drams, including 'Wok of Love', 'Clean With Passion For Now', 'Are You Human', 'Temperature of Love' and 'The Banker'. The actor was also set to appear in the new MBC drama 'Love With Flaws'. MBC released a statement after the tragic news, saying: "We are trying to get an understanding of the situation right now."
The actor's death comes amid a difficult time for the Korean entertainment industry, which recently saw K-pop stars Sulli and Goo Hara passing away this year.