[FIRST UPDATE]
South Korean media ENEWS24 reports that current SURPRISE U member and rookie actor Cha In Ha was found dead, noting that the police are currently investigating his sudden passing. Details such as the location where he was found lifeless or the potential cause of death have not been revealed, aside from the fact that he was found dead by his manager yesterday.
His agency, Fantagio, released a short statement, saying they were also verifying the reports and are looking into them.
The actor just posted on Instagram yesterday before the news of his passing went out. His fans are now mourning and sharing their condolences.
He wrote on the caption: “Everyone, please be careful not to catch a cold.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kPGMNBhME/
Cha In Ha debuted in 2017 in the movie You, Deep Inside of Me and was also a member of Fantagio’s actor-boy group SURPRISE U. Since his debut, he had appeared with supporting roles on dramas such as Temperature of Love, Wok of Love, Clean with Passion for Now, and The Banker. He was also part of MBC’s new drama, Love With Flaws, which stars Ahn Jae Hyun and Oh Yeon Seo.
UPDATE: SBS News reports that the police have now confirmed his passing, and an investigation with regards to his death is currently underway. -HallyuLife.com
