Well-liked South Korean singer Wheesung has died.
The Ok-pop sensation — actual title Choi Whee-sung — was found lifeless in his Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, residence round 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, The New York Occasions confirmed.
Hearth officers instructed the outlet that Wheesung, who struggled with drug abuse, was in a state of cardiac arrest when he was discovered.
The Korea Herald, which broke the information about his sudden passing, reported that his mom was the one who known as emergency providers after discovering her son.
Regulation enforcement suspects the star had been lifeless for a major period of time, in line with the outlet, which additionally reported that police are investigating his explanation for loss of life and requested an post-mortem.
Regulation enforcement additionally reportedly confirmed that there have been no indicators of foul play or compelled entry into his residence, seemingly ruling out murder as a potential trigger for Wheesung’s loss of life.
He was 43.
Wheesung was gearing up for “The Story,” a joint live performance with singer KCM in Daegu, on Saturday; nevertheless, following information of his passing, the present has been canceled.
Wheesung is credited for mixing R&B with Ok-pop.
He got here on the scene in 2002 along with his single “Can’t We?” Wheesung launched a number of hits since his debut, together with “With Me,” “The Day We Met Again,” “Insomnia” and “Even Thought of Marriage.”
The singer received a number of awards all through his profession and was extensively thought of to be certainly one of Korea’s finest R&B vocalists.
In 2002, Wheesung took residence Greatest New Male Artist on the Golden Disc Awards. The next 12 months, he graduated to successful the Greatest Male Artist award on the Mnet Music Video Pageant, and in 2004 and 2005, he scored Artist of the 12 months on the KBS Music Awards.
Whereas the singer continued to soar in his profession, he struggled in his private life.
Wheesung was indicted on prices of unlawful use of propofol in 2019. He was later found unconscious in a public rest room after utilizing etomidate, one other anesthetic, in line with The Korea Herald.
Following the restroom incident, his company on the time, Actual Gradual Firm, launched a press release claiming the star was going via “an incredibly difficult period due to the sudden passing of his father and close friends.”
The company additionally alleged that Wheesung suffered from melancholy and panic dysfunction, including he was “receiving psychiatric treatment.”
Tributes poured in after the information of his passing.
“Thank you for your amazing music that had a great impact on my life. May you rest in peace,” rapper Changmo shared on social media.
Paloalto, additionally a rapper, wrote, “I have so many memories of him from my 20s. I even attended his first concert after releasing my debut album. This is so shocking and heartbreaking. Thank you for being part of my youth with your music.”
