Han Jong-Hee

Choi Whee-sung

Feb 04, 1982 - Mar 09, 2025

America, SD

Famous K-pop singer Choi Wheesung has tragically passed away at a young age. According to South Korean authorities, the singer was found unconscious in his Seoul apartment on Monday. The reason for his unexpected demise is said to be a cardiac arrest. The 43-year-old K-pop singer and R&B sensation began his career as a dancer in 1997. Two years later, in 1999, he debuted as a rapper and vocalist for A4. He left the group, and for a short period of time, he joined the rock band MAME. Wheesung, commonly known as Realslow, made his solo debut in 2002 with "Like A Movie" and gathered immense praise from senior musicians. Not only that, but he also won multiple Best New Artist awards. Wheesung enlisted on November 7, 2011, and was discharged on August 9, 2013. After his time in the military, there were several accusations against him, but he denied all of them. Later, the court cleared him of all charges. His musical career was characterized by its perfect amalgamation of hip-hop, pop, and R&B on issues including 'insomnia." He had served in K-pop seals at YG Entertainment. Wheesung's memorial service will be held on March 14 at Samsung Medical Center Funeral Hall in Gangnam, Seoul. The funeral procession is set for March 16, with his final resting place at Gwangneung Memorial Park.

Kim Sae-Ron

Jul 30, 2000 - Feb 15, 2025

America, SD

South Korean actor Kim Sae-Ron, popular for her early success in TV and film, passed away at the age of 24. Born in Seoul in 2000, Kim started acting at the early age of nine. Needless to say, she rose to prominence and gained global recognition with her brilliant performance in "A Brand New Life (2009)." This was displayed at the Cannes Film Festival, marking her as one of the youngest actors invited to the event. In 2010, she did a role in "The Man From Nowhere," which further cemented her status as a budding star in South Korean cinema. She seamlessly transitioned from child characters to roles that are more complex. She acted in films including "The Neighbor (2012)" and "A Girl at My Door (2014)" for which she gathered a lot of praise for her versatility. Kim also had renowned TV roles in "The Queen's Classroom (2013)," "Hi! School-Love On (2014)," and the period fantasy series "Mirror of the Witch (2016)." In 2018, she appeared in the action-thriller "The Villagers." Kim Sae-Ron took a break from the screen and had been set to return with a role in the Netflix series "Bloodhounds" (2023). However, the majority of her scenes were removed due to some controversy. Later on, she withdrew from the series "Trolley" and was expected to make her stage debut in the play "Dongchimi" in 2024 prior to stepping away. She left behind a legacy of resilience, strength, and power.