Wheesung, the popular South Korean musician, was tragically found dead in his apartment, as confirmed by his management agency, Tajoy Entertainment, on Tuesday. The agency expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating, “Artist Wheesung has left us. Our staff and colleagues are in deep sorrow.”
The 43-year-old singer was discovered unconscious at 6:29 p.m. on Monday after his mother called emergency responders for help. Police reported that “a significant amount of time” had passed since his death and that an autopsy had been requested to determine the cause.
Wheesung had been scheduled to perform in Daegu on Saturday, alongside singer KCM. His final social media post, which announced the upcoming concert, read, “Weight loss completed. See you on March 15.” This unexpected loss has left fans and the music industry in shock.