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.

Wheesung, a famed South Korean R&B singer who reportedly struggled with drug abuse, was found dead in his home on Monday after a possible drug overdose. The 43-year-old, real name Choi Whee-sung, was found by emergency officials in a state of cardiac arrest,

His agency, Tajoy Entertainment, announced his passing, stating, “Artist Wheesung has left us,” and expressing deep sorrow over his death. According to local reports, emergency responders found Wheesung unconscious in his apartment on Monday night after his mother called for help.

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 musician, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday, March 11 Wheesung, a South Korean singer who blended R&B with K-pop, has reportedly died at the age of 43.

K-Pop singer and songwriter Wheesung has been found dead at his home, leaving fans devastated. The star, born Choi Whee-sung, was discovered unresponsive in his apartment in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday evening.