Source: Sports Chosun
Wheesung has been found passed out for the second time.
According to a report by SBS news, Wheesung was found at a hotel restroom around 9:15 pm on the 2nd and police were dispatched to the location and he was arrested.
That same day, Wheesung was captured on CCTV making an ATM withdrawal and police are investigating his route to determine whether he made another drug purchase. Police have asked the National Institute of Scientific Investigation to conduct drug analysis.
This is the second time Wheesung has been found passed out but was released after investigations since his drug results came out negative.
His agency RealSlow Entertainment released a statement on the 2nd and stated, "Wheesung has been going through a difficult time due to his father's sudden passing, a series of deaths of people who he worked with, and difficult situations he was entangled in last year. On the day he was discovered passed out in a public bathroom, Wheesung left his home, cut off contact with his family, and was found in the bathroom. After that, he tested negative for illegal drugs in a police investigation, and as there was nothing else unusual, he returned home. However, after he returned home, he was having extreme thoughts and showing symptoms of depression and panic disorder, and so he was admitted to a related hospital. He's currently receiving psychiatric therapy, and he is also earnestly taking part in the police investigation. He will continue to actively take part in the investigation, and it's planned that after the investigation ends, he'll also continue to receive treatment with his family."
Netizens shared reactions in online communities writing,
[+2,562, -29] It's clear he can no longer control himself so its best that he's hospitalized for treatment. Don't get anymore bad thoughts and just take good care of yourself.
[+2,187, -33] He definitely needs treatment but at this level he needs to be hospitalized.
[+1,987, -42] I don't know what is making life so hard for him but I hope he can overcome it.
[+149, -4] Wheesung-ah, please don't die. Live. Don't go. You must live.
[+141, -13] This is not the time to curse him. He needs to get well first.
[+127 -6] I hope the day will come when you'll be back on stage to sing great songs again.
[+92, -7] I feel so bad for him..