K-pop star Yohan has died aged 28, it has been confirmed.
The cause of death is still unknown.
Yohan – whose real name is Kim Jeong-hwan – rose to notoriety in South Korea when he made his debut with boy band NOM.
However, when the group disbanded, he joined TST in 2017 as a vocalist, performing alongside bandmates Ain, Junghoon, and Yonghyeon.
Their most recent track was a single released in January called Count Down.
Yohan, member of K-Pop band TST, has died age 28 (Image: Instagram)
According to SPOTV, which broke the news on his death, a wake is being held at Sinchon’s Severance Hospital, and Yohan’s funeral will take place on June 18, 2020 at Yongin Catholic Church Park.
Yohan’s final Instagram post, was uploaded on May 31 along with a caption that translates to: “I want to travel.”
TST’s label, KJ Music Entertainment issued a statement confirming the news of his death.
Yohan rose to fame when he joined K-Pop band NOM
The statement read: “We are sad to relay the most unfortunate, sorrowful news. Back on June 16, TST member Yohan left this world. The late Yohan’s family is currently in deep mourning.
“The family has pleaded that media articles about Yohan’s passing, such as those making speculations about the cause of his death, be refrained out of respect. We express our deepest condolences in light of Yohan’s final parting,”
Since the news of his passing came to light, celebrities and fans have posted touching tributes on social media to the star.
South Korean singer Lee Kiseop wrote in a comment on Yohan’s post: “I love you a lot, Yohan… I miss you.”
Meanwhile, an Instagram user wrote: “He always had a good mood and the joy of living and he enjoyed life to achieve his dreams. You never fell, you are our guardian angel. An angel that we do not forget and that we will not forget.
“Stay in peace and continue to be happy.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
