Wheesung Profile, The Career Journey of the Sudden Passing Korean Soloist

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news once again envelops the South Korean entertainment industry. Renowned soloist Wheesung was found dead at his home on Monday, March 10, 2025. His sudden departure shocked many, especially his fans in Korea and internationally.

Wheesung is known as one of the solo singers with a distinctive voice often featured in Korean drama soundtracks. He rose to fame since his solo debut in 2002 and continued his career until recent years. However, behind his success, Wheesung's life journey has also been marked by various trials and controversies.

His long journey in the music industry, legal issues that have entangled him, and his open statements regarding mental health have drawn attention in recent years. This article will detail Wheesung's career journey from the beginning to the end of his life.

1. Career Journey: From Idol Group to Successful Soloist

Profile of Wheesung's life and struggles. (credit:instagram.com/whee_sungz)

Wheesung began his music career in 1999 as a member of the boyband A4. However, shortly after his debut, he chose to leave and join a rock band called MAME.

His decision to switch to a solo path led him to the M Boat agency, which at the time was a subsidiary of YG Entertainment. In 2002, he released his first album titled Like A Movie, which immediately gained significant attention.

2. Wheesung's Popularity and Iconic Works

Profile of Wheesung's life and struggles. (credit:instagram.com/whee_sungz)

After his successful solo debut, Wheesung released various hit songs that are still remembered today. Some of them include Heartsore Story, Insomnia, and Can't We.

Not only solo songs, but Wheesung is also active in providing soundtracks for Korean dramas. His distinctive voice makes his songs easily recognizable and often covered by new generation K-Pop idols.

3. Struggle Against Mental Health

Profile of Wheesung's life and struggles. (credit:instagram.com/whee_sungz)

In several interviews, Wheesung openly revealed that he struggles with depression and mental pressure. In 2023, he even made an emotional statement about how the stigma surrounding mental health affects him.

"When people say depression is just a trick, they are actually killers in this era," Wheesung said in one of the posts quoted from Allkpop. This shows how heavy his struggle is in facing his mental condition.

4. The Sudden Departure That Shook the Public

On March 10, 2025, Wheesung was found dead in his home. This news quickly became a widespread topic of conversation, considering his age was still relatively productive at 43 years old.

The cause of Wheesung's death has not been officially announced, but many speculate about the factors of mental health and the pressures he faced. Fans and fellow artists expressed deep condolences over his passing.

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(kpl/vna)