Remember Moonbin’s childhood friendships

moonbinbegan his career as an idol in 2016, when he debuted in Fantagio’s boygroup ASTRO alongside MJ, jinjin, Teaeunwoo, sanha It is Rocky, through the release of ‘Spring Up’, the group’s first mini-album. However, Bin it had been in the public eye for a long time.

The star took her first steps into the entertainment industry in 2004, at just 6 years old, when she started working as a child model and ulzzang. At that time, he even posed next to SinBmember of GFRIEND and VIVIZ, chanwoofrom iKON and chani, from SF9, in some children’s clothing campaigns. Since then, they have all become great friends.

moonbin It is SinB they lived in close apartments, being practically neighbors, and spent their childhood together. In addition to working side by side as models, the duo also attended the same dance academy — and even ended up debuting with the same position in their respective groups: main dancer.

In 2006, Bin appeared in the MV for the song “Ballons”, by the group TVXQ!, alongside chanwoo It is chaniwhere they were known as “Mini TVXQ!”, and played younger versions of the boygroup members. moonbin was responsible for being the child version of U-Know (Yunho).

The following year, the trio got together again to take the stage of SBS Star King, also alongside the members of TVXQ!, where, again, they impressed everyone with their talents, even though they were so young.

Years later, moonbin, SinB, chanwoo It is chani they ended up achieving their dreams, and they all debuted as idols. Despite being part of different companies, whenever they met, it was possible to see very sweet interactions between them — in addition to always mentioning friendship at different times.

On one of the GFRIEND albums, for example, SinB insisted on including moonbin and the members of ASTRO in the thank you section. At the time, she wrote:

“Also, support from Bin (Moonbin) and ASTRO! Thanks to you, I was able to regain my energy. Even though we can’t talk often, I know telepathically that you are supporting me and I love you.”

Reencounter

Earlier this month, moonbin, chanwoo It is SinB got together during Idol Radio Japan, where they shared some words of encouragement for each other — as well as performing numerous pranks.

“SinB, we filmed hard when we were kids. SinB, also Moonbin and I, debuted well and being cool on stage. You are so good at singing and dancing, I always monitor you [Moonbin e SinB]. Fighting anyway!” Chanwoo said to the VIVIZ member.

Already for Bin, SinB said, “You grew up well. In fact, we see each other a lot, so I have nothing to say. Let’s get along well in the future. Fighting!

moonbin passed away last Wednesday, 19, at the age of 25. The idol was found lifeless in his home, located in the Gangam district, by his manager, who immediately called the police. According to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, “Police 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.

the funeral of moonbin it is scheduled to take place privately on the 22nd, being reserved only for family and close friends. Fantagio announced that the family asks reporters not to cover the funeral process. “We sincerely ask that you make his last trip a beautiful one, and we sincerely ask for your deepest condolences.”