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.

Choi was found dead in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, according to a report by the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily.   The cause of death has not been confirmed as of 8 p.