Investigations are persevering with into the demise of Korean singer Wheesung, who was discovered lifeless in his Seoul residence on the age of 43.
Authorities have revealed that Wheesung, full title was Choi Whee-sung, had been deceased for a “important period of time” earlier than his physique was found. Emergency responders had been referred to as after his mom grew involved when the singer failed to reply to messages.
Though police have stated they think no foul play, the circumstances of his passing stay unclear. Within the highlight is Wheesung’s previous battle with Propofol, the highly effective surgical anesthetic linked to Michael Jackson’s tragic overdose in 2009.
In 2021, Wheesung was handed a two-year suspended sentence for repeated abuse of Propofol. Previous to that, he was reportedly discovered unconscious twice after using comparable medicines.
Police are reportedly planning to conduct an post-mortem to find out the reason for demise.
“Artist Wheesung has left us,” his administration company Tajoy Leisure confirmed on Tuesday, including that their employees and colleagues had been “in deep sorrow”.
Wheesung was one among Korea’s most celebrated ballad singers. He had a string of hits together with a well-liked cowl of Craig David’s Insomnia.
He was scheduled to carry out alongside singer KCM within the south-eastern metropolis of Daegu this weekend.
In his closing message on social media, Wheesung introduced the upcoming live performance and wrote: “Weight reduction accomplished. See you on 15 March.”
