[K-enter] Singer Wheesung found dead at home... singer's agency expresses heartbreak

Wheesung was a big part of my teens and even if you were not a fan, most Koreans in their twenties to forties know at least one of his hit songs.

Walter, tell us what we know so far.

Yes, early 2000's singer Wheesung , real name Choi Wheesung , has died at the age of 43. He was found at his apartment in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at roughly 6:29 p.m. on Monday.

Some time had passed before the singer was found by his mother who then called the emergency services.

According to the police, so far there are no signs of intrusion or crime, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

Debuting in 2002, Wheesung gained recognition as a ballad and R&B singer with hit songs such as 2002's "Can’t We" , 2003's With Me, and "The Day We Meet Again." . He has also worked with artists such as Ailee and Twice.

He was set to perform alongside fellow ballad singer KCM at Exco in Daegu on Saturday.

Now we move onto Jennie from Blackpink, it's no surprise that her solo album is doing great. How well has it been doing?

Blackpink leader Jennie’s solo album, "Ruby", which was released just last Friday, has risen to the top of iTunes' "Top Albums" charts in 21 countries and regions, including the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore.

Additionally, it secured the No. 1 spot on the daily digital bestseller charts of China's QQ Music and Kugou Music.

The music video for the title track "Like Jennie" also topped YouTube’s trending videos and popular rising videos charts.

Jennie also held a showcase in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of "Ruby" stunning audiences with her performances becoming a viral sensation across social media.

Like you said, there was no doubt that her album was going to be a success. I have had "Like Jennie" on repeat all week. We are staying on the topic of solos and a first for a fourth generation idol, who are we talking about?

Yes, I am super excited about this. I am an ahjay fan of this girl group, I sound so gross. Anyway,

I'm talking about Yeji from the girl group ITZY becoming the first member of the group to launch a solo career.

On Monday, a press conference was held at a hotel in Seoul to celebrate the release of Yeji’s solo debut album, "AIR".

The title track, "Air", is a synth-pop song characterized by its powerful bass sound and addictive hook.

Yeji personally participated in writing the lyrics, and legendary producer Park Jin-young, better known as JYP, also contributed to the album, of course he did.

The album consists of four tracks: "Air", "Invasion", "Can't Slow Me, No" and "258".

Yeji said, “While preparing for this album, I realized once again how much I love being a singer. If I had to rate my effort, I would give myself a perfect score of 100.”