K-pop star Yohan dies at 28

South Korea's K-pop star Yohan has died at the age of 28, local media reported on Tuesday.

Cause of his death was not given at the request on his family.

Local broadcaster SPOTV reported that wake will be held at the Severance Hospital South Korean capital Seoul.

Agency KJ Music Entertainment has issued a statement on Yohan's death which read,  "We are sad to relay the most unfortunate, sorrowful news. "Back on June 16, TST member Yohan left this world."

The statement added that the singer's relatives were in "deep mourning" and "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.