This Wednesday, the 19th, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station reported that moonbin, a member of ASTRO, was found dead by his manager at his home in Gangnam district around 8:10 pm Korean time, who immediately called the police. The information is from Yonhap News.
The official statement issued by the police reads: “Officers believe that moonbin took his own life and are considering performing an autopsy while investigating the cause of death.” Fantagio, the company responsible for ASTRO, confirmed the news. Check out the full statement:
This is Fantagio.
First of all, we would like to apologize for the sad and heartbreaking news.
On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.
While we cannot compare our grief to the pain grieving families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock.
It is even more painful to deliver this news so suddenly to the fans who supported Moonbin and sent him their love. We are heartbroken because we know the feelings of the deceased, who always loved and thought of his fans more than anyone else.
We sincerely ask that you refrain from speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are in a state of great sadness and grief due to the sudden news, can honor the deceased.
According to the wishes of the bereaved families, the funeral will be held as discreetly as possible with family members and company colleagues.
Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased.”
At just 25 years old, moonbin he has been with ASTRO since his debut in 2016. The star had a show in Brazil scheduled as the Moonbin&Sanha unit for June 5th in São Paulo. In addition, the duo was also one of the confirmed attractions for Dream Concert 2023, one of the biggest k-pop events in South Korea.
Formed by Fantagio, ASTRO currently consists of five members: jinjin, Cha Eunwoo, moonbin, sanha It is MJ. Rocky, who had been part of the lineup since debut, announced his departure from the group and company in February this year after the idol decided not to renew his contract with Fantagio. The boygroup’s most recent comeback took place in May 2022 with the album “Drive to the Starry Road”. Check out the video for the title track “Candy Sugar Pop”!
Source: Recreio
