Sungbong Choi, a South Korean singer, lived from 18 February 1990 to 20 June 2023. He graduated from the Dae-Jeon Art High School after meeting the requirements for elementary and middle school and made his well-known debut on Korea’s Got Talent’s 2011 season. He finished as the talent competition’s first runner-up. Choi’s rendition of “Nella Fantasia” by Ennio Morricone on Korea’s Got Talent on June 6, 2011, brought judges and viewers to tears.
He identified himself as a manual laborer who had spent the last ten years making a living by selling gum and energy drinks. His voice ability impressed all three judges—Koleen Park, Jang Jin, and Song Yun-ah. Choi went to the competition’s finals, coming in second place by just 280 votes.
Who is Choi Sung-bong? Controversial singer dies in apparent suicide aged 33
Popular South Korean singer and actor was discovered dead at his home following what appears to be a suicide, according to authorities.
On June 20, 2023, Choi killed himself after posting a final message on his web channel.