Following the news of singer Wheesung‘s sudden death, tributes from fellow celebrities, acquaintances, and fans are pouring in.

On the 10th, his agency, Tajo Entertainment, announced his official position, saying, “Wheesung was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul today and was pronounced dead.”

They continued, “The bereaved family, fellow artists, and employees of Tajo Entertainment are all deeply saddened by the sudden news,” and “We are so heartbroken to have to deliver this sad news to all the fans who sent Wheesung so much love and support. Please pray for the deceased’s peaceful rest.”

Tributes to the deceased are pouring in following the shocking news. Rapper Changmo posted Wheesung‘s song ‘Morning’ on his Instagram on the 10th and expressed his condolences, saying, “Thank you for influencing my life with your wonderful music. May the deceased rest in peace.”

Paloalto posted a photo of the jacket of Wheesung’s debut album ‘Like a Movie’, saying, “He was a promising figure among R&B fans even before his debut, and I even went to see his first concert after his first album was released, so he‘s a singer with a lot of memories from my 20s. It’s shocking and sad. Thank you for sharing good memories of my youth with me through music.”

Vibe member Yoon Min-soo posted a video of himself singing Toy‘s ‘I Lived Next to You for a While’ with Wheesung on SBS TV’s ‘Fantastic Duo’, saying, “Wheesung, let‘s sing and make music comfortably there. I won’t forget your purity and innocence. Let‘s meet again later and sing together again.”

Fans and acquaintances also visited Wheesung’s SNS to express their sorrow and heartbreak. Wheesung‘s last post was even more heartbreaking as it contained a photo of him looking healthy and a message asking to see him at a concert.

Wheesung is scheduled to hold a joint concert, ‘The Story’, with his close fellow singer KCM at Daegu EXCO Auditorium on the 15th, and was scheduled to meet fans at a solo concert, ‘White Day Concert’, at Gwangju Chosun University’s Haeo-reum Hall on the 23rd.

Meanwhile, Wheesung debuted in the music industry in 2002 with his first full-length album, ‘Like a Movie’, and quickly captivated the public‘s hearts with the title song, ‘Can’t I?’. Since then, he has been recognized and praised for popularizing the R&B genre by leaving behind numerous hit songs such as ‘I Thought About Marriage’, ‘Love is Delicious’, ‘Incurable Disease’, ‘With Me’.

Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com

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