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Gigi Choy

Police in South Korea said on Wednesday the cause of actor-singer Cha In-ha’s death was still not known, a day after the 27-year-old was found dead at his home.
His was the latest in a string of deaths that have rocked the Korean entertainment industry.
Cha, whose real name is Lee Jae-ho, made his screen acting debut in 2017 in the short film You, Deep Inside of Me, and was a member of entertainment company Fantagio’s actor group Surprise U, which released two K-pop albums.
Social media reaction to Cha In-ha’s death

May Cha In Ha Rest in Peace
My Condolences to his Family, Friends and Fans

some of his drama i watched
* Clean with passion for now
* Wok of Love
* Temperature of Love#chainha #RIPChaInHa #surpriseU pic.twitter.com/xdmXrSRcqn
— Idayu Hamid (@idayu_hamid) December 3, 2019


RIP cha in ha

Shock after shock
I can't believe that
We are losing them one after one
Please
Please God
Help #ripchainha #surpriseu pic.twitter.com/9DNpcbWtSh
— Mina (@Mina28840939) December 3, 2019

The actor’s last post to Instagram was captioned: “Everybody, watch out.”
“We are truly heartbroken to deliver sad news to everyone who has sent love and support to Cha In-ha until now. We are filled with grief at this news that is still hard to believe,” Fantagio said in a statement confirming the actor’s death. “We earnestly ask that rumours not be spread and speculative reports not be released in order for his family … to send him away peacefully.”


The agency said a private funeral would be held.
The actor was cast in MBC television drama Love With Flaws, which stars Ahn Jae-hyun and Oh Yeon-seo. The romantic comedy premiered last week in a prominent time slot and promised to introduce him to a wider audience. He also starred in K-dramas The Banker and Miss Independent Ji Eun 2.
Cha’s death is the third to hit the fiercely competitive Korean entertainment industry in two months, following the suspected suicides of K-pop stars Sulli, 25, and Goo Hara, 28.

Their deaths have sparked debate about the intense social pressures felt by K-pop stars, including demanding management and harassment from fans.
Lee Maria, a 52-year-old office worker, said it was heartbreaking to see talented young artists making “tragic choices” but what was more alarming was the prospect of their fans seeking to emulate their actions.
Kim Dae-han, a Seoul resident who said he was the same age as Cha, said his view of the celebrities had changed after the recent deaths: “I think they might be in pain even though their life looks very fancy.”
If you, or someone you know, are having suicidal thoughts, help is available. For Hong Kong, dial +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or +852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In the US, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on +1 800 273 8255.
﻿Additional reporting by Reuters


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Fans of 27-year-old, who put out two K-pop albums with five-piece Surprise U and appears in new K-drama Love With Flaws, express their shock and condolences
Cha In-ha’s agency says a private funeral will be held, after appealing against the spread of rumour or speculation about his death



Member of five-piece group Surprise U, who put out two K-pop albums, and with a role in new prime time K-drama Love With Flaws, Cha In-ha was found dead at home on Tuesday.


Cause of Korean actor-singer Cha In-ha’s death still not known, say police, as entertainment industry reels from a third death after Sulli, Goo Hara suspected suicides

Fans of 27-year-old, who put out two K-pop albums with five-piece Surprise U and appears in new K-drama Love With Flaws, express their shock and condolences Cha In-ha’s agency says a private funeral will be held, after appealing against the spread of rumour or speculation about his death

Fans of 27-year-old, who put out two K-pop albums with five-piece Surprise U and appears in new K-drama Love With Flaws, express their shock and condolences

Cha In-ha’s agency says a private funeral will be held, after appealing against the spread of rumour or speculation about his death