The veteran k-pop star, who suffered a precipitous decline in his career after being caught illegally using anesthetics in 2021, was discovered unresponsive in his Seoul apartment Monday evening.

Renowned K-pop singer-songwriter Choi Wheesung, widely recognised by his stage name Wheesung, was discovered deceased at his residence in Seoul, South Korea, last night, as confirmed by local authorities.

South Korean singer Wheesung, who also went by the stage name Realslow, has died at his home in Seoul, reports say.