Korean actor Jeon Tae Soo has died aged 34 after a long battle with depression, his family confirmed.

The K-drama actor was found dead in his apartment on January 22 - he made his showbiz debut in 2007 in a music video but had been on hiatus since 2013.

Jeon, who starred in MBC’s The King’s Daughter Soo Baek-hyang and JTBC’s Cruel Palace – War Of Flowers, was known as the brother of Korean aaward winning actress Ha Ji-won but hit the headline in 2011 when he was charged for drunkenly assaulting a taxi driver and two policemen.

In a touching statement, his sister called her brother, "my darling star."

Alongside an image of the pair of them, she wrote: ‘Beautiful star, Be born in a world where the stars shine, My darling star, The star is happier than anyone in the world, To be loved by all the world. I love you, my beautiful star."

He died aged 34 on Monday - after receiving treatment for depression.

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His agents, Haewadal Entertainment, said in a statement to Soompi: "Jeon Tae Soo has left this earth on January 21 at age 34. Jeon’s death was announced on Monday.

"He had been undergoing continued treatment for his depression, and up till recently, we were in detailed discussions about him making his return to acting as his condition had improved greatly.

"His family and friends are in deep mourning following the sudden news."

They added: "Jeon Tae Soo was extremely passionate about acting and was a pure artist who was talented in other fields as well, such as art.

"We sincerely request that people refrain from publishing speculative articles or writing malicious comments about the late actor.

"In order to give Jeon Tae Soo a respectful farewell, we sincerely request that reporters do not appear at the funeral."