A SOUTH Korean pop star has been found dead after allegedly taking his own life in his Seoul home.
Choi Sung-bong, 33, was referred to as South Korea's "Paul Potts" after rising to fame on Korea's Got Talent in 2011, and was praised by Justin Bieber before his death.
He was discovered in his home by police early yesterday morning, according to The Korea Times.
After finding fame on KGT, Justin Bieber praised a clip of his performance and said: "This is awesome. Never say never, and good luck to this kid. Great story.”
He signed a record deal with Bong Bong company and infamously lied about having cancer in 2021.
Sung-bong told fans he had cancer and was "fundraising money" for his latest album, later issuing an apology.
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He said: "I am not currently suffering from cancer and I admit that I am not suffering from colon, prostate, thyroid, lungs, brain, and heart cancer."
Sung-bong published a memoir about his life journey from an impoverished child to finding his fame.
Police are investigating the circumstances around the singers death, as rumours of a "suicide note" he uploaded to YouTube the day before his death swirl.
The note allegedly read: "I sincerely apologize to all who suffered from my foolish mistake."
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The note added that all donations made to Sung-bong's fundraiser were returned.
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