Ok-pop star Choi Sung-bong, the person behind a extremely publicized most cancers rip-off, was discovered lifeless Tuesday at 33.
Sung-bong positioned second within the “Korea’s Bought Expertise” competitors that aired on tvN in 2011 and shortly rose to fame. He was on the middle of what has grow to be a infamous rip-off, falsely claiming to have a number of types of most cancers and asking for donations. Police consider Sung-bong died of an obvious suicide that stemmed from these circumstances, in response to The Korean Instances.
Sung-bong uploaded a message to his YouTube channel days earlier than he was discovered lifeless.
“I sincerely apologize to all who suffered from my silly mistake,” he wrote, in response to The Hollywood Reporter.
The favored singer turned heads and gained worldwide consideration together with his spectacular vocals and musical expertise. He made all of it the best way to the finals in “Korea’s Bought Expertise,” performing a rendition of Ennio Morricone’s “Nella Fantasia.” The panel of judges was left in tears, in response to the New York Publish.
He was the runner-up within the competitors, dropping to dancer Joo Min-jung. Sung-bong’s efficiency generated consideration throughout the globe, garnering effectively over 21 million views on YouTube. Justin Bieber reached out to the artist, praising him for his abilities and crediting his ability, the New York Publish famous.
Choi Sung Bong’s Cinderella run got here to a tragic finish when police discovered him in his residence in an obvious suicide. He was 33 years previous.
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Sung-bong fell from grace after it was found his pleas for monetary help to remedy his a number of kinds of most cancers have been nothing greater than a false story and monetary hoax. The scandal left his popularity tainted amongst followers. (RELATED: Actuality TV Star Jen Shah Surrenders To Jail To Serve Time For Fraud)
An post-mortem can be carried out to verify his reason behind dying.