Police Request Autopsy by National Forensic Service for Singer Wheesung... Investigation into Cause of Death Underway

No Evidence of External Intrusion or Criminal Suspicion Found
Investigation Ongoing into Possible Suicide Note

On the 10th, the police began investigating the specific circumstances surrounding the death of singer Hweseong (43, real name Choi Hweseong).

The Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul announced on the 11th that they plan to request an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the exact cause and time of Hweseong's death.

Late singer Wheesung. Photo by Yonhap News

Hweseong was found in a state of cardiac arrest at an apartment in Gwangjin-gu around 6:29 PM the previous day and was pronounced dead. It was reported that the fire department and other authorities responded after receiving a report from his mother.

The police have found no signs of external intrusion or criminal suspicion so far and are investigating whether there was a suicide note.

Hweseong was scheduled to hold a joint ballad concert with fellow singer KCM at Daegu EXCO Auditorium on the 15th.

Hweseong's agency, Tajo Entertainment, stated, "Due to the sudden tragic news, the bereaved family is in great shock and sorrow, and therefore the funeral procedures have not yet been carried out." They added, "The funeral will proceed once the family’s hearts have settled." They also mentioned, "The funeral will be held quietly with only relatives and acquaintances attending, according to the wishes of the family."

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