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One of the best all-rounders in K-Pop, Moonbin was beloved by AROHAs everywhere. How Moonbin died became a trending topic across social media as K-Pop fans and K-Pop stars gave their condolences to the ASTRO member.
Moonbin’s death was first reported by Korean news outlets. Yonhap reported that the Seoul Gangnam Police Station said that the K-Pop artist was found dead by suicide at his residence at 8:10 p.m. on April 19 by his manager who reportedly called the police after reaching the location.
How did Moonbin die? Read more below and how fans and fellow K-Pop stars paid their respects.
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How did Moonbin die? It was reported by Korean media and CNN that authorities believe Moonbin had taken his own life. “No signs of foul play have been found related to this case,” police added.
On April 19, 2023, ASTRO’s company Fantagio confirmed his death and released a statement on their social media, “This is Fantagio. 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.” The statement continued, “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
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the death of ASTRO member Moonbin.Today morning (April 20), the girl group’s agency Mystic Story posted a statement on Billlie’s official fan cafe website, saying that all the girl group’s activities for the week will no longer be held as scheduled. Group member Moon Sua was the younger sister of the late Moonbin.“We would like to inform you that the scheduled activities for this week have been canceled or postponed,” Mystic Story said in its statement, as translated by Soompi.“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,” it added.Prior to the announcement, Billlie were in the middle of promotions for their fourth mini-album ‘the Billage of perception: chapter three’, which was released on March 28.Moonbin was reportedly found dead yesterday (April 19) at his home in Seoul, as reported by Yonhap News.
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ASTRO singer and K-pop star Moon Bin has sadly been found dead at his home at the age of 25.The star, who became a member of the South Korean group in 2016, was believed to be found by his manager at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Moonbin, who was named Moon Bin at birth, reportedly didn't show up to rehearsals, prompting his manager to head over to the property to find out what had happened.The band's label Fantagio shared in a translated statement: "First of all, we apologise for the sad and heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moon Bin suddenly left our Kyeol and became a star in the sky.
a statement in Korean posted to social media.The message, which was translated into English by the K-pop media company Koreaboo, said: “On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.”The statement continued, “Although we cannot compare our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the Astro members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock.”The Post reached out to Fantagio for further comment. An official cause of death has yet to be announced, but local officials told Yonhap News TV that he was found dead around 8:10 p.m.
Moonbin, a member of the South Korean boy band Astro, died by suicide today at his residence in the Gangnam district of Seoul. He was 25.
statement by the group's label read in Korean. «On April 19, ASTRO member Moon Bin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky. It is incomparable to the sorrow of the bereaved families who left their beloved sons and brothers, but all ASTRO members, Fantagio colleagues, and executives and employees are deeply mourning the deceased in such great sadness and shock.»The statement continued, «It is all the more heartbreaking to tell you the sudden news to the fans who supported Moon Bin and gave him generous love.
Thania Garcia According to the Seoul Gangnam Police (via Yonhap News), K-pop singer Moonbin was found dead in his Seoul home by his manager on Wednesday. The 25-year-old was a part of the boy band Astro, a five-member group formed by Fantagio Music. The South Korean entertainment company confirmed the news in a social media post that was translated into English by the K-pop media company Koreaboo. “On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky,” they wrote. “Although we cannot compare our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the Astro members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock.”
Moonbin has sadly passed away.