According to local authorities, South Korean musician Choi Sung-bong was discovered dead at his Seoul residence this morning.
Given that the cause of his untimely passing is yet unknown, police will look into the events that led to it, according to Allkpop. The musician had yesterday posted a heartbreaking farewell letter on the community page of his YouTube channel.
Choi said he was sorry to anybody who had been hurt by his “foolishness” and that he had returned any money his supporters had given him in the previous two years. The 33-year-old made his television debut on Korea’s Got Talent, where he inspired fans with his inspiring tale.
Choi Sung-bong parents: Who are Choi Sung-bong parents?
Sungbong Choi was abandoned at an orphanage when he was three years old. He was born in Seoul. To avoid physical torture, he fled the orphanage, boarded a bus to Daejeon, and began living in the seedy areas. His decision to contact Jeong-So Park for a music lesson was a pivotal moment in his life. He received extra assistance from the church and ChildFund Korea when Park agreed to tutor him for free.