Wheesung, the celebrated South Korean musician known for blending R&B and K-pop, died Monday evening, March 10, The New York Times reports. He was 43. Wheesung, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead at his home in Seoul in a state of cardiac arrest.

The K-pop sensation — real name Choi Whee-sung — was discovered dead in his Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, home around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, The New York Times confirmed. Fire officials told the outlet that Wheesung, who struggled with drug abuse, was in a state of cardiac arrest when he was found.

South Korean star Wheesung has died. The musician, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday, March 11.

The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.

South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead at his home in Seoul, CNN affiliate YTN reported on Monday. Police are still investigating the cause of the 43-year-old’s death and have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service, according to YTN.

The late Wheesung enters eternal rest. As his death still feels unreal to many, a funeral altar was prepared about 4 days after he passed, with many expressing their condolences.

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.

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

Wheesung, the hit-making South Korean K-pop star and R&B singer, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday. He was 43.

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,