Singer Wheesung (Choi Wheesung) passed away suddenly on the 10th. He was 43 years old. Fans are especially saddened by his death, as the deceased was scheduled to hold two concerts this month.

According to the police and fire authorities on the 10th, Wheesung was found collapsed in an apartment in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at around 6:30 p.m. The fire authorities reportedly responded to the scene after receiving a report from Wheesung‘s family.

As of 9 p.m. that day, the police said, “As of now, no signs of a crime such as external intrusion have been confirmed, and the specific circumstances of death, including on-site examination, are being investigated.” Police believe that a considerable amount of time had passed since his death, based on the circumstances at the time of discovery, and the exact cause of death will likely be confirmed after the police investigation is complete.

His agency, Tajo Entertainment, also announced late in the afternoon, “Wheesung was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul today and was pronounced dead.”

The agency said, “The bereaved family, fellow artists, and employees are all heartbroken by the sudden sad news,” and added, “We earnestly request that you refrain from spreading unconfirmed rumors and speculative reports out of consideration for the bereaved family, who are in great shock and sorrow.” He also added that the funeral schedule will be announced separately.

Wheesung was scheduled to hold a joint concert ‘The Story’ with his close fellow singer KCM at Daegu EXCO Auditorium on the 15th, and was also scheduled to meet fans through a solo concert ‘White Day Concert’ at Gwangju Chosun University’s Haeo-reum Hall on the 23rd, so fans are unable to hide their sadness and shock at the sudden sad news.

In connection with this, Wheesung posted on his personal SNS on the 6th, “See you on March 15th when my diet is over”.“

Wheesung debuted in the music industry in 2002 with his first full-length album ‘Like a Movie’, and gained explosive popularity with the title song ‘Can‘t I?’. Since then, he has released hit songs such as ‘I Thought About Marriage’, ‘A Masterpiece Called You’, ‘Love Is Delicious’, and ‘With Me’. He has been praised for popularizing the R&B genre with his unique singing ability and individuality.

He has also been active as a composer and producer in addition to being a singer. He wrote and composed Lyn’s representative song ‘Life of Breakup’, and discovered Younha, Taegun, and Ailee.

Meanwhile, he was indicted on charges of illegal propofol administration in 2019 and sentenced to one year in prison and two years of probation in an appeal trial in 2021, and had time for self-reflection, but he has recently returned and has been meeting fans steadily through concerts and other activities.


Reporter Seungmi Lee smlee@donga.com

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