Wheesung, Korea

Revolutionary Korean R&B singer, songwriter found dead at 43
Wheesung, a prominent South Korean R&B singer and songwriter, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday evening, The New York Times reported. He was 43. The singer, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found by fire officials “in a state of cardiac arrest in his apartment around 6:30 p.m. on Monday,” The Times reported, citing local police.
Wheesung, Korean R&B Powerhouse and Hit Songwriter, Dies at 43
Korean R&B vocalist Wheesung, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s was found dead Monday at his apartment in Seoul. He was 43.
South Korean singer Wheesung dies at 43
Wheesung, the South Korean singer who skyrocketed to fame with the 2002 song "Can't You," was found dead on Monday, his agency confirmed. He was 43.
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Wheesung, South Korean Star Who Helped Bring R&B to K-Pop, Dead at 43
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. Police have said there’s no evidence of a break-in or foul play.
K-Pop singer Wheesung found dead in his home at 43, investigation underway
Wheesung is credited for blending R&B with K-pop. He came on the scene in 2002 with his single “Can’t We?” Wheesung released several hits since his debut, including “With
Mystery surrounds case of K-pop star Wheesung, dead at 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,
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Wheesung, Veteran Korean Singer, Dies at 43
He continued to perform in the wake of the incident, but no longer commanded the same crowds or music sales. According to local newspaper The Korea Times, Wheesung was discovered unconscious in ...