In one of the most tragic news coming in from the entertainment industry of South Korea, musician Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group ASTRO, tragically passed away on April 19 at the age of 25. The singer was reportedly found dead in his apartment by his manager when he immediately made a call to the police. The police suspect possible suicide. The news of the death of the singer was confirmed by his music label, Fantagio. Today, the family has requested to conduct the funeral privately in presence of family, and close friends. ASTRO members JinJin and Sanha were reportedly taking care of the funeral alter, whereas MJ who was in the military applied for leave application to attend the wake. Cha Eun Woo, who was in the US for an overseas schedule, was heading back to South Korea upon hearing the news of his member.
On April 20, Fantagio released an official statement regarding the funeral of Moonbin. As reported by the Korean outlet Soompi, it read, “The bereaved family of Moonbin, who is deeply saddened by the sudden unfortunate news, wishes to carry out the funeral quietly. They wish for the entire process of the funeral from the wake to the departure of the funeral procession to be carried out privately from the reporters, and the bereaved family members do not want coverage of those who are mourning. We sincerely ask that you make his last journey beautiful, and we earnestly ask for your deep condolences.”
They further stated while other members were arriving for the funeral or were already in attendance, MJ took leave from the military. They stated, “MJ heard news of Moonbin’s passing in the morning, and he urgently [received approval] to be on leave and visited Moonbin’s wake. We offer our deepest condolences to Moonbin’s loved ones. May he rest in peace.”
On April 19, in a lengthy statement written in Korean, as translated by the Korean outlet Soompi, it said, “First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky. Although it cannot compare to the grief of the bereaved family that had to part with their beloved son and brother, his fellow artists and the staff here at Fantagio, who have been together with him for a long time, are also deeply mourning the departed amidst tremendous shock and sorrow. It pains us even more to have to convey this sudden news to the fans who have given their unsparing love and support to Moonbin. Because we know all too well just how unparalleled the departed [Moonbin] was in his love for his fans, whom he was constantly thinking of, the grief is all the more overwhelming.”
The statement also made a request to everyone to not speculate anything around his death and give privacy to his family during this devastating time. “In order for the bereaved family, who has fallen into great sorrow due to this sudden tragedy, to be able to respectfully mourn the departed and say their goodbyes, we entreat you to please refrain from speculative or malicious reports. In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible, with family, close friends, and agency colleagues in attendance. Once again, we express our deep mourning as the departed walks his final path.”
Moonbin had been in the industry for 14 years. He grew up as a child actor and went onto participate in several variety shows and eventually became a part of the K-pop group ASTRO. The group had completed their 7 years in February 2023 and had renewed their contracts. Moonbin had released a unit album earlier this year in January 2023 under the moniker Moonbin&Sanha. The duo was preparing for their Dream Concert as a part of the unit.
As an actor, he was a part of many dramas including Boys Over Flowers, Forever Young and Moment of Eighteen among others.
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