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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.
Korean R&B vocalist Wheesung, who rose to prominence in the early 2000s and helped shape Korea ‘s contemporary music landscape with his soulful ballads and exceptional vocal prowess, was found dead Monday at his apartment in Seoul’s Gwangjin District. He was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul and was pronounced deceased.” Police have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the cause of death, noting there were no signs of forced entry or foul play. The industry has weathered several similar losses among young talents, including K-pop artists Goo Hara and Sulli in 2019, Minwoo of boyband 100% in 2018, and SHINee’s lead vocalist Jonghyun in 2017.
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