Young Korean actor Cha In Ha (27), who rose to fame through popular K-drama shows Love with Flaws and Miss Independent Ji Eun 2, has passed away, leaving his fans across the world heartbroken.

Cha's agency, Fantiago, confirmed his death through an official statement that 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."

Cha In Ha's death comes over a week after 28-year-old K-pop singer Goo Hara, a former member of the country's top K-pop group Kara, was found dead at her home in southern Seoul on Sunday. The reason behind Cha's death is unknown and investigation of the same is currently in progress.