K-POP Idol Kim Yohan Dead at 28

Kim Yohan has passed away June 16th, Yohan’s record label as confirmed the death, but has not confirmed how the star has passed.

Yohan was a member of the Korean boy band group, TST. The singer, whose real name is Kim Jeong-Hwan, was 28 years old.

In a statement reported by Korea Times, TST’s agency KJ Music Entertainment said: “We have come to tell everyone very sad and heartbreaking news. TST member Yohan passed away on June 16.

“The bereaved family is in great sadness. We sincerely ask the media to refrain from spreading rumours and speculation on Yohan’s cause of death.

“We would like to send our deepest condolences to Yohan as [he] goes on.”

Further details regarding his death have not been confirmed. The label has not responded to any comments as of yet.

Fans were completely shocked by the news, as the pop star had only recently celebrated his birthday. The fans have been mourning the loss of Yohan on social media, where they have been paying tribute to the late star with touching messages all over SNS (social networking site).

Some fan comments are as follows:
“Thank you so much Yohan for sharing your beautiful smile and talent with us, i hope you’re in a better place,” one fan tweet read.

“I’m sad that such a beautiful person is gone but you will never be forgotten. Thank you so much for everything, rest in peace.”

Yohan’s last post on Instagram included a series of photos of him with the caption: I want to travel.

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Yohan’s death comes after the loss of other K-pop stars including Goo Hara and Sulli, 28 and 25 respectively.

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