K-Pop star Yohan dies at the age of 28 as fans pay tribute to TST singer
K-Pop star Yohan has passed away at the age of 28, it has been confirmed.
The South-Korean star, whose real name was Kim Jeong-hwan, died on Tuesday, June 16, several Korean news outlets have announced.
Yohan was a member of the boy band TST (formerly known as Top Secret), who released their most recent single in January.
Tragic: K-Pop star Yohan has passed away at the age of 28, it has been confirmed
The cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
Yohan’s wake is being held at Severance Hospital in Sinchon, and he will be moved to a cemetery in Yongin on June 18, according to local reports.
TST’s label, KJ Music Entertainment issued a statement confirming the news to local outlets, writing. ‘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.’
Loss: Yohan was a member of the boy band TST (formerly known as Top Secret), who released their most recent single in January
‘We express our deepest condolences in light of Yohan’s final parting,’
Yohan first found fame in 2015 as part of the group NOM, then joined TST (Top Secret) in 2017 after his first group disbanded.
TST released their fourth single album, Countdown, in January 2020 and the band had been busy promoting their track in recent months.
Fans have been leaving messages on TST’s Instagram account, which shared a picture celebrating his birthday on April 16.
South Korean singer Lee Kiseop wrote in a comment: ‘I love you a lot, Yohan… I miss you.’
Singer: The South-Korean star, whose real name was Kim Jeong-hwan, died on Tuesday, June 16, Korean news outlets have announced