South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead at his home at the age of 43

Authorities say the K-Pop star, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was discovered “a significant amount of time” after his passing. Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police in Seoul report that Wheesung was found in a state of cardiac arrest, though no foul play is suspected, according to The Sun.

He was discovered unconscious in his apartment in the northern Gwangjin-gu district of Seoul after his mother called emergency responders, The Korea Times reports.

Concerns were initially raised when the singer failed to meet with his manager for a scheduled conversation earlier in the day. An investigation into his death remains ongoing.

Wheesung first made his debut in 2002, quickly rising to fame in South Korea with his distinct soulful vocals.

Throughout the 2000s, his influence in the music industry continued to grow, and he was widely recognized for popularizing R&B in South Korea. Over the past decade, he transitioned into a mentor and vocal coach for K-pop artists. He had even been scheduled to perform alongside ballad singer KCM in Daegu this weekend.

Following the news of his passing, fellow artists have shared emotional tributes in his memory.

Artist Yoon Min-soo wrote on social media, “Wheesung, let’s sing and make music freely in that place. I won’t forget your pure and clear heart.

“Let’s meet again someday and sing together.” He also posted a touching video of the two performing a duet.

Rapper Verbal Jint also paid tribute, saying, “Every moment we shared was an honour, and I’m grateful.

“You’ve worked so hard, rest in peace, Wheesung.”

In recent years, Wheesung had faced several controversies.

In 2021, he received a two-year suspended sentence for abusing the powerful anesthetic Propofol.

Earlier, in March and April 2020, he was found unconscious on two separate occasions due to the use of similar sleep-inducing drugs.

His passing comes just weeks after the tragic death of South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who was found in her home at the age of 24.

Kim, known for her role in the Netflix series Bloodhounds, was discovered by a close friend who quickly contacted authorities.

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