Check out some of the groups and programs that canceled their activities due to mourning for Moonbin
Last Wednesday, the 19th, the idol moonbin, from ASTRO, was found lifeless in his apartment. After Seoul Gangnam Police Station shared the sad news, Fantagio, the company responsible for the boygroup, confirmed the information in an official statement. Check out;
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 carried out in the most discreet way possible with family members and company colleagues.
Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased.”
the loss of moonbin rocked the entire k-pop industry and as a result, several TV shows and several groups canceled their commitments in the coming days, as they were in mourning for the idol. Check out some programs and sets that have announced the cancellation of their activities:
Billie
The first group to cancel their schedule due to mourning for moonbin it was billlie. This is because the member Moon Sua is the younger sister of the star who passed away. She is ahead of the planning of her brother’s wake, which should take place on Saturday, 22.
Mystic Story, the agency of the girlgroup, announced the suspension of activities this Thursday, the 20th. Check out the statement published on the group’s official fancafe:
Hello, this is Mystic Story.
We would like to inform you that this week’s schedules have been cancelled/postponed.
As for the fan signal, we will share additional details with you via future notices. We will also keep you informed of all other schedules—including broadcasts—and their cancellations.
We ask for your kind understanding.”
iKON
The album preview and concept photos of iKON would be released this Thursday, the 20th. The group’s agency, 143 Entertainment, postponed the release until tomorrow, the 21st. chanwooa member of the boygroup, was childhood best friends with moonbin.
LE SSERAPHIM
SOURCE MUSIC announced that the group LE SSERAFIM has canceled the photo shoot they were going to do for the JTBC variety show Knowing Bros, out of respect for the mourning of moonbin.
UI
The singer and actress UI held an interview this Thursday, the 20th, to promote his upcoming film. However, in mourning the death of moonbinthe artist asked that the article be published on another date.
SUGA (BTS)
In a statement, Weverse Shop announced that it will announce the winners of the video call fansign for the album Agust D, which is the solo project of Sucks by BTS, on another date. The video call itself was also postponed. The platform will reveal the new details later. Check the announcement!
Hello from Weverse Shop, the official merchandise store.
We are sorry to inform you that some changes have been made to the winner announcement and video call fansign schedules for SUGA | August D Solo Album [D-DAY] Fasign video call. Winners were originally scheduled to be announced today, and the fasign video call was scheduled for Friday, April 21, 2023, but both will be postponed.
We will provide an update on the new dates and video call fasign details once they are confirmed.
We ask for your understanding at this time.
Thanks.
All for the fans, Weverse Shop.”
Youngjae (GOT 7)
This Thursday, the 20th, the radio program, “Close Friend”, would be shown, with the participation of Youngjae, from GOT7. MBC canceled the airing and did not give details of when the show will air.
KBS Music Bank
KBS Music Bank has canceled all photo shoots for various artists who were invited to participate in broadcasts today.
MMTG
The variety program Lee Eun Jae, the MMTG, had its airing of the week canceled. The episode that would air has the participation of the actress Youn Yuh Jungand will be shown next Monday, 24.
Source: Recreio
