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. Fire officials told the outlet that Wheesung, who struggled with drug abuse, was in a state of cardiac arrest when he was found.

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.

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

Investigations are continuing into the death of Korean singer Wheesung, who was found dead in his Seoul apartment at the age of 43. Authorities have revealed that Wheesung, full name was Choi Whee-sung,