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.

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,