It has not been long since the unexpected departure of actress Kim Sae-ron, and now the news of singer Wheesung's death is delivering shock. Within a month, the entertainment world has been filled with sorrowful news.
On the 10th, Wheesung's agency TAJOYENT stated, "We are sorry to convey such heartbreaking and sorrowful news." They added, "On March 10, our artist, Wheesung, has left us. He was found dead at his home in Seoul in cardiac arrest."
The news of singer Wheesung's sudden departure at the age of 43 is delivering shock. Furthermore, given that it has been less than a month since the passing of actress Kim Sae-ron, the series of sad news regarding Wheesung is adding to the shock.
On Feb. 16, he was found dead at home. The first discoverer was a friend, and the police are treating the incident as a case of death by suicide.
However, Kim Sae-ron, who had been reflecting since a drunk driving incident in May 2022, was preparing for a comeback through the film "Guitar Man," but it became her last work.
With the news of Kim Sae-ron's death still painful to the public, the beloved singer Wheesung has also become a star in the sky. In relation to this, the police stated regarding Wheesung's death, "As of now, no signs of external intrusion or criminal suspicion have been confirmed, and we are investigating the existence of a note and the specific circumstances of his death."
Meanwhile, Kim Sae-ron made her debut in 2001 with the magazine "Anfang" and reached the youngest Cannes Film Festival with the film "Traveler" directed by Lee Chang-dong in 2009. She subsequently swept awards at numerous film festivals, emerging as a "genius child actor."
In the following year, in the film "The Man from Nowhere," Kim Sae-ron starred opposite actor Won Bin, making a mark on the public. With this work, she swept the Best New Actress Award at various domestic film festivals, including the Korea Film Awards, Buil Film Awards, and MaxMovie's Best Film Award.
Wheesung, who debuted in 2002 with "Ain't It...", showcased numerous hit songs such as "With Me," "The Day We Met Again," "Terminal Illness," "If It's a Year," "A Heartbreaking Story," "I Even Thought of Marriage," "Love Tastes Good♡," and "Insomnia," and has been beloved for a long time.
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