South Korean Singer Wheesung Found Dead at 43

K-Pop singer Wheesung found dead in his home at 43, investigation underway

K-pop sensation Wheesung — real name Choi Whee-sung — was discovered dead in his Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, home around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, The New York Times confirmed.

South Korean Singer Wheesung Found Dead at 43

South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead in his apartment at the age of 43 on March 10, with authorities reporting his death as cardiac arrest.

Wheesung Dies: South Korean R&B Singer Was 43

Wheesung, the hit-making South Korean K-pop star and R&B singer, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday evening, local law enforcement said. He was 43. His death was confirmed by his agency, Tajoy Entertainment. “The artist Wheesung has left us,” the agency said in a statement. “He was found in cardiac arrest at his residence and was later pronounced dead. This sudden loss has left his family, fellow artists and our entire team in deep …

Wheesung, South Korean Star Who Helped Bring R&B to K-Pop, Dead at 43

Wheesung, the celebrated South Korean musician known for blending R&B and K-pop, died Monday evening, March 10, The New York Times reports. He was 43. Wheesung, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead at his home in Seoul in a state of cardiac arrest. Police have said there’s no evidence of a break-in or foul play. Authorities are investigating the possibility of a drug overdose, and Wheesung had struggled with drug abuse in the p…

Wheesung, Korean R&B Powerhouse and Hit Songwriter, Dies at 43

Korean R&B vocalist Wheesung, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s and helped shape Korea’s contemporary music landscape with his soulful ballads and exceptional vocal prowess, was found dead Monday at his apartment in Seoul’s Gwangjin District. He was 43. His agency, Tajoy Entertainment, confirmed his death in a statement, saying “Wheesung has left […]

South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43

The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.