Korean R&B singer Wheesungthat rose to prominent in the early 2000s and helped to form KoreaContemporary music landscapes with their soulful ballads and exceptional vocal ability, dead Monday was found in his apartment in Seoul’s Gwangjin district. He was 43.
His agency, Tajoy Entertainment, confirmed his death in a statement and said “Wheesung has left us. He was found in cardiac arrest in his home in Seoul and pronounced died. “The police have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the cause of death and note that there were no signs of forced entry or foul play.
Born Choi Whee-Sung, the artist also performed under the name Realslow. Before starting an influential solo career, Wheesung made his industry debut in 1999 as a member of the four-piece group A4. His Solo debut album 2002 “Like a Movie” marked the arrival of a distinct voice in Korean music, with his title track “Can’t You” which drives him to immediate diagram. His hits also included a cover of Craig David’s “insomnia.”
Wheesung demonstrated significant skill as a songwriter and producer, money-hits for many K-pop documents. His writing credits include Younha’s “Password 486” (2007), G.NA’s “I’m GET GET TO GREATH, YOU GO YOUR WAY” (2010), T-ARA’s “You Drive Me Crazy” (2010), Orange Caramel’s “Magic Girl” (2012) and Twice’s “Dance A Night Away Away Away Away” Dance Away. He also launched singer Ailee’s career in 2012 by producing his debut single “Heaven”.
Wheesung’s career included struggles with legal issues and mental health dreams. In 2019, he was indicted for the usual use of Propofol, a controlled anesthesia in Korea, and eventually a closed prison and significant fines in 2021, 2020, he was found collapsed after reporting injected ethomidate, another anesthetic, on two separate occasions.
The artist had previously revealed his diagnosis of chronic depression from 2005, along with panic disorder and insomnia.
Wheesung remained active in music until his death and had been planned to perform at a ballad concert with singer KCM at Daegus Exco Auditorium on Saturday. The event has been canceled.
Wheesung’s death marks another tragedy in the Korean entertainment industry, which has experienced a number of losses in recent years. Last month, former child actors Kim Sae-Ron was found dead At home at 24. Her career had stopped after a 2022 drunken incident that made it difficult for her to secure new roles.
In 2023, actor Song Jae-Lim died at 39, while K-Pop Star Moonbin, a member of Boyband Astro, was found dead in his apartment at the 25th industry has the weather out several similar losses among young talents, including K-Pop artists goo hara and Sulli 2019, Minwoo of Boy Band 100% 2018, and Shinee’s Le I, and Shinee’s Le I, and Shinee’s Le I, and Shinee’s Le I.