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, close friends and the members of ASTRO. In the wake of Moonbin’s passing, several industry musicians and variety shows have decided to postpone their activities amid the grieving period.
BILLLIE
The female K-pop has decided to halt all activities for the week. Moonbin’s younger sister Moon Sua is part of the group, who is also the chief mourner at the funeral of her brother. Keeping this devastating period in mind, her agency Mystic Story released a statement which read, as per Soompi, “We would like to inform you that the scheduled activities for this week have been cancelled or postponed. Regarding the fan signing event schedule, we will update you again through a further announcement, and we will provide additional notices regarding specific cancellations of other scheduled activities including broadcasts. We ask for the generous understanding of fans.”
BTS’ SUGA
SUGA, who is set to unveil his solo album D-DAY on April 21, has decided to postpone the video call fan signing event which was set for Friday. A new date will be announced soon.
LE SSERAFIM
The female K-pop group is gearing up for the release of their new album UNFORGIVEN in May 2023. For the same, they were supposed to make an appearance on the variety show Knowing Bros. However, the group has decided to not do the photo call for the same.
IU
The singer-actress, who has been actively promoting her upcoming movie Dream, has requested to postpone the release of her interview.
GOT7’ YOUNGJAE
The network MBC decided to not air Youngjae’s radio program, Close Friend.
iKON
The K-pop group is gearing up for their first release under a new label. 143 Entertainment, announced the preview and concept photos of the album, which were scheduled to be released today, have been postponed to April 21.
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 about 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 on to 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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