South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead at his home in Seoul, CNN affiliate YTN reported on Monday. Police are still investigating the cause of the 43-year-old’s death and have requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service, according to YTN.

The musician, whose real name was Choi Whee-sung, was found dead in his home in Seoul on Monday, March 11 Wheesung, a South Korean singer who blended R&B with K-pop, has reportedly died at the age of 43.

The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.