The funeral hall for singer Wheesung, who passed away on the 10th, was set up on the 14th at the Samsung Medical Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. From 11 a.m. that day, the funeral hall began receiving visitors, where a heavy atmosphere surrounded the gathering of colleagues from the music industry and fans.
A banner reading, "Artist Wheesung, he will forever be a star in our hearts," was hung at the entrance of the funeral hall. The portrait showed Wheesung smiling brightly against a purple background. Singer KCM moved to the funeral hall with a solemn expression. KCM had been scheduled to hold a joint performance with the deceased on the 15th, but the performance was canceled following Wheesung's passing.
Singer Kim Taewoo and the junior girl group ICHILLIN from Wheesung's agency TAJOYENT also visited the funeral hall. Singers IU, Naul, Zico, Park Jung-hyun, Jung Joon-il, and groups TWICE and Baby V.O.X sent wreaths to mourn the deceased. The group BTS sent a condolence wreath along with Big Hit Music representative Shin Seong-jung, singer Lee Hyun, and Tomorrow X Together.
According to police and the agency, Wheesung was found dead in an APT. in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the 10th. He debuted in 2002 with "Ain't It?" and led the 2000s R&B boom with hit songs such as "With Me," "Chronic Disease," "I Even Thought About Marriage," and "Insomnia."
Yoonha wrote lyrics for several hit songs from the 2000s to 2010s, such as "Password 486" and Ailee's "Heaven," showcasing her talent as a songwriter and music producer. The family plans to hold a funeral ceremony on the 16th prior to the burial. The burial site is the Gwangneung Memorial Park.