MOONBIN
MOONBIN (25), member of the group ASTRO, died.
According to police, an official found MOONBIN dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at 8:10 p.m. KST on April 19 and reported him to the police.
The exact cause of death is unknown, but police suspect MOONBIN committed suicide.
The agency has not taken an official position on MOONBIN’s death. The cause of it is currently being confirmed.
MOONBIN debuted as a member of the group ASTRO in 2016 and has been active at home and abroad. Born in 1998 and turning 26 this year, he was also working as a subunit “Moon Bin & Sanha” with member SANHA and was scheduled to perform at the Dream Concert on May 27.
The morgue was set up at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. The cause of death will be confirmed on April 22.
ARTICLE UPDATE :
“It’s Fantagio,
First of all, we would like to tell you that we are sorry to announce this painful and heartbreaking news.
This April 19, ASTRO member MOON BIN suddenly left our structure to become a star in the sky. While it doesn’t compare to the sadness of the bereaved family who lost their beloved son and brothers, the members of ASTRO, our fellow artists and Fantagio employees mourn the deceased deeply in grief and shock.
We are all the more saddened as we broke this sudden news to the fans who supported MOONBIN and gave him generous love. It’s easier to know the heart of the deceased who always loved and thought of his fans than anyone else.
We sincerely ask that you refrain from speculative reports and other sexual rumors, so that the bereaved family, who are deeply saddened by the sudden sad news, can honor and greet the deceased.
According to the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be organized as discreetly as possible by relatives and colleagues of the company. Once again, we send deep support on the last path of the deceased.”
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Korean media
