Wheesung, a prominent South Korean R&B singer and songwriter, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday evening, The New York Times reported. He was 43. The singer, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found by fire officials “in a state of cardiac arrest in his apartment around 6:30 p.m. on Monday,” The Times reported, citing local police.

Choi Wheesung, typically among the top-rated R&B vocalists from South Korea, left a legendary status in the industry.

The k-pop star, who suffered a precipitous decline in his career after being caught illegally using anesthetics in 2021, was discovered unresponsive in his Seoul apartment Monday evening.

Korean R&B vocalist Wheesung, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s was found dead Monday at his apartment in Seoul. He was 43.

Wheesung, the South Korean singer who skyrocketed to fame with the 2002 song "Can't You," was found dead on Monday, his agency confirmed. He was 43.

Wheesung is credited for blending R&B with K-pop. He came on the scene in 2002 with his single “Can’t We?” Wheesung released several hits since his debut, including “With

Investigations are continuing into the death of Korean singer Wheesung, who was found dead in his Seoul apartment at the age of 43. Authorities have revealed that Wheesung, full name was Choi Whee-sung,