The demise of Yohan was announced by KJ Music Entertainment in a statement they released on Wednesday.

The statement read in parts

: “Hello. This is TST’s label, KJ Music Entertainment. 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. We express our deepest condolences in light of Yohan’s final parting.”

Meanwhile, the statement did not divulge any details regarding the cause of his death but local media reports stated that the musician’s wake is being held at Severance Hospital in Sinchon, and he will be buried at the Yongin Catholic Park Cemetery on June 18

Yohan first found fame in 2015 after joining the group NOM. He then joined TST, formerly known as Top Secret, two years later. Yohan’s passing follows a number of other young K-pop stars who have died in recent years.