Wheesung, South Korean Singer Who Brought R&B to K-Pop, Dies

Wheesung, South Korean Singer Who Brought R&B to K-Pop, Dies at 43: Reports
South Korean star Wheesung has died. The musician, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday, March 11.
K-pop singer Wheesung, 43, found dead at home 3 years after using same drug that killed Michael Jackson
Wheesung's body was discovered after a significant amount of time had passed, with Seoul police confirming no signs of foul play at the scene
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