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| ▲ The late singer Wheesung is shown in this undated file photo. (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The sudden passing of singer Wheesung on Monday has left the music industry in mourning. The K-pop star, whose real name is Choi Whee-sung, was aged 43.
The joint concert The Story, featuring Wheesung and KCM, which was scheduled to take place on upcoming Saturday at the EXCO Auditorium in Daegu, has been canceled.
A representative from KCM’s agency, A2Z Entertainment, expressed deep sorrow, stating that the concert’s organizers had officially informed them of the cancellation.
A former music industry colleague who had worked with Wheesung shared, “When we met late last year, he was actively discussing a new agency and was very determined to continue his career. He had also been losing weight in preparation for his performances. It’s heartbreaking and shocking.”
Just days before his passing, on March 6, Wheesung had posted on Instagram, saying, “Diet over, see you on March 15,” expressing his anticipation for the concert.
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| ▲ The late singer Wheesung is shown in this undated file photo. (Yonhap) |
Fellow artists from the music industry took to social media to share their grief.
Rapper Changmo wrote on Instagram, “Thank you for your incredible music, which had such a huge impact on my life. Rest in peace.”
Rapper Paloalto shared, “I have so many memories of him from my 20s—I even went to see his first concert after my debut. This is so shocking and tragic. Thank you for being part of my youth with your music.”
Rapper Hangzoo left a comment on Wheesung’s Instagram, saying, “My heart aches so much. Rest in peace in heaven.” Rapper San E, broadcaster Harisu, and others also expressed their condolences.
Wheesung was found deceased at an apartment in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, at 6:29 PM on Monday.
Debuting in 2002 with Can’t It Be?, he rose to fame with hits such as With Me, The Day We Met Again, Incurable Disease, and Even Thought of Marriage.
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