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 ment...