The late Wheesung‘s entire condolence money will be donated to society... Bereaved family “We will find the best way” [Full text]

The entire condolence money of the late Wheesung will be donated to society.

On the 17th, Wheesung’s younger brother said in a statement, “During the funeral last weekend, many colleagues and fans came and filled my brother‘s final journey without any lonely time. The family tried to be considerate, but if there was anything lacking, I would be grateful if you could be generous and understand.” He expressed his gratitude to the mourners.

He confessed, “I also received a lot of comfort from the words that my brother’s music made me happy and gave me strength to live. Also, when I saw people who were so sad and in pain, I envied the fact that someone could love someone so passionately and deeply.” He continued, “He had a hard time because of the many negative emotions and unexpected painful situations that he couldn‘t easily overcome, but he kept his passion for singing and never stopped making beautiful music. We sincerely hope that my brother’s works, which were brought to light through these times, will not be forgotten in the future, and our family will protect them,” he added.

Wheesung‘s younger brother said, “We would like to use all of the condolence money sent during this funeral period to a place that can have a positive influence on society under the name of singer Wheesung. We will discuss this with experts in the field in the future to find the best sustainable method,” adding, “I would like to once again express my deepest gratitude to those who remembered and visited my brother.”

Meanwhile, the late Wheesung was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul on the 10th. He was 43 years old. On the 16th, a solemn funeral was held at the Samsung Seoul Hospital in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and around 130 people including bereaved family members, entertainment industry colleagues, and fans attended the scene to bid farewell to the deceased.

The National Institute of Scientific Investigation’s preliminary opinion on the autopsy was ‘Cause of death unknown’, and the detailed examination results are expected to take about 2 weeks.


Full statement from the bereaved family of the late Wheesung

Hello, I am the younger sibling of singer Wheesung.

During the funeral last weekend, many colleagues and fans came to fill my brother‘s final journey without leaving a single moment to be lonely.

Our family tried to be considerate, but if there was anything lacking, I would appreciate your generous understanding.

I also received a lot of comfort from hearing that he was happy and gained strength in life through his music. Also, seeing those who were so sad and in mourning made me envious of the fact that someone could love someone so passionately and deeply.

My brother had a hard time because of the many negative emotions and unexpected painful situations that he could not easily overcome, but he maintained his passion for singing and did not stop making efforts to create beautiful music. I sincerely hope that his works that were brought to light through these times will not be forgotten forever, and my family will protect them.

All of the condolence money sent during this funeral will be used to make a positive impact on society in the name of singer Wheesung. We will discuss this matter with experts in the field in the future to find the best sustainable method.

Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to those who remembered my brother and visited him.

Thank you.

Jung Hee-yeon, reporter for Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

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