South Korea's K-Pop Star Wheesung reportedly died at the age of 42 at his home on Monday.
Fire department officials said they discovered the popular singer in cardiac arrest in his apartment at 6:30pm. According to To the New York Times. Choi Wie Seung is said to have a history of substance abuse, and investigators at Seoul Gwangjin Police Station are investigating the possibility that he had an overdose. Officials said there was no evidence of intrusion or foul play.
Whee-Sung's career was a successful release of his record “Like A Movie” in 2002, and won several awards that year.
He recorded more than a dozen albums and wrote songs for Korea's biggest K-pop band, including twice and Super Junior. He forked to showcase his musical talent by playing the roles of Zorro and Elvis Presley.
The talented artist suffered a major setback when he was convicted in 2021 of the use and use of a powerful sedative known as the South Korean controlled substance propofol. He was given a suspended year prison sentence under the condition that he would not commit another crime. According to The New York Times, Whee-Sung was ordered to pay a $41,000 fine and participate in a drug treatment program.
Wheesung's arrest led to harsh media scrutiny and harsh public criticism, including hateful comments shared on social media.
His last social media post was shared four days before his death. (Related: Report: Social Media Sense Alysha Burney dies to celebrate her 25th birthday on vacation)
His loyal fans are flooded with loving messages on his Instagram page, paying tribute to the star and grieving this sudden loss.
