'Korea's Paul Potts' Late Choi Sung-bong, Third Anniversary of Death..False Cancer Battle, Death Without Known Relatives

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Singer Late Choi Sung-bong passed away three years ago.

Late Choi Sung-bong was found dead at his home in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on June 20, 2023. He was 33 years old.

Police determined there were no signs of homicide based on the scene circumstances and autopsy results.

Previously, Late Choi Sung-bong claimed he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, prostate cancer, hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer during a health checkup in 2020. To raise funds for cancer treatment, he conducted a crowdfunding campaign totaling 1 billion won.

However, the following year, suspicions arose that his cancer battle was false. Choi Sung-bong denied the allegations and released medical certificates, but the certificates were also revealed to be fake.

On the day of his death, the deceased left a post on his YouTube channel community stating, "I sincerely apologize for my foolish mistakes and the harm caused to those affected. I have returned all donations to everyone who inquired about refunds over the past two years. Now, I will pay the price with my life."

Upon receiving the report, police and fire authorities arrived and found him deceased at his home. Since no family members appeared to claim the body, the deceased was classified as a death without known relatives. Ultimately, manager A personally covered the funeral expenses.

Meanwhile, Late Choi Sung-bong gained recognition after appearing on tvN's "Korea's Got Talent," where he secured the runner-up position. Having lived in an orphanage from the age of three and left at age five to live a difficult life, he was given the nickname "Korea's Paul Potts."

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