Common Okay-pop singer and songwriter Choi Whee-sung, higher recognized by his stage identify Wheesung, was discovered lifeless in his residence in Seoul, South Korea Monday night time, in keeping with native police.
The reason for loss of life has not but been decided. Seoul police mentioned a considerable period of time had handed earlier than his physique was found and there have been no indicators of foul play on the scene.
The artist’s company, Tajoy Leisure, issued a press release Monday night time saying, “The artist Wheesung has left us. He was present in cardiac arrest at his residence and was later pronounced lifeless.” The corporate mentioned that its fellow artists and workers have been “in deep sorrow.”
Recognized for his highly effective vocals and emotional ballads, Wheesung debuted in 2002 with the hit r&b album Like a Film. His fame rose through the years that adopted as he labored throughout genres, mixing r&b, pop and hip-hop. However his profession took a devastating hit in 2021 when he was convicted of normal, unprescribed use of the highly effective anesthetic propofol. He obtained a one-year jail sentence, suspended from two years. He continued to carry out within the wake of the incident, however not commanded the identical crowds or music gross sales.
In accordance with native newspaper The Korea Occasions, Wheesung was found unconscious in his house in Seoul’s northern Gwangjin-gu district at 6:29 p.m. Emergency responders entered his residence after responding to an emergency name from his mom.
The singer had been scheduled to satisfy his supervisor earlier within the day, however didn’t present up and couldn’t be reached. His mom, who lives in the identical house constructing, went to verify on him and located him unresponsive.
