The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.

Popular South Korean singer Wheesung has died. The K-pop sensation — real name Choi Whee-sung — was discovered dead in his Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, home around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, The New York Times confirmed.

The musician, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday, March 11 Wheesung, a South Korean singer who blended R&B with K-pop, has reportedly died at the age of 43.