Moonbin death

A portrait of Moonbin, a member of boy band Astro, is seen at a funeral home in Seoul, South Korea on April 20, 2023. Reuters via Reuters TV/Daewoung Kim "On April 19, Astro member Moon Bin unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky," the record label, Fantagio, "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 statement said. The superstar was found unresponsive in his apartment in the Gangnam neighborhood of the capital Seoul, Yoon San-Ha (left), MJ (second from left), Moonbin (second from right), Cha Eun-Woo (right) of Astro attend 26th Seoul Music Awards at Jamsil Arena in Seoul, South Korea, on January 19, 2017. The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images Astro was originally a six-member group that included singersMJ,Jinjin,Cha Eun-woo, Yoon San-ha, Moonbin, and Rocky. Rocky left the group in February this year. The group exploded onto the scene with their five-song album "Spring Up" which led them to be named among the best new K-Pop acts of 2016 They also had their own reality show, called Astro OK! Ready, which ran in 2016. They were meant to perform in Jakarta, Indonesia, next month, but their show has been canceled, event promoter Lumina Entertainment Moon Bin attends the CHANEL Parfumeur Masterclass in Seoul, South Korea, on January 26, 2...

“ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives, and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock,” the statement added, noting that Moon Bin “always loved and thought of the fans more than anyone else.” Who was the K-pop star Moon Bin? Moon Bin was born in Cheongju, North Chungbuk Province, on Jan. 26, 1998. He was a child model and actor in his early years, appearing in music videos and TV shows from 2004 to 2016, including the hit KBS drama Boys Over Flowers, which debuted in 2009. He joined Fantagio’s training program at a young age. Moon Bin met his Astro band members when they starred together in the web drama To Be Continued. In February 2016, they announced they would form a six-member boy band, releasing a debut album called Spring Up. Astro quickly found success in South Korea and Japan, with Billboard magazine Moon Bin is also the brother of Moon Sua, a fellow K-pop star and member of the group Billie, who has now In 2020, Moon Bin and bandmate Sanha created Astro’s first sub-unit, named Moonbin & Sanha, and released their debut album. Moon Bin was due to host an How did Moon Bin die? Moon Bin was found unresponsive in his Gangnam, Seoul, apartment by his manager on Wednesday evening. He had not been responding to contacts so his manager went to the K-pop star’s home. Gangnam police have not yet provided a cause of death pending an autopsy, but officials told South Korean news media that it is believed he died by suicide. They added...

Moonbin, a member of the South Korean pop group Astro and its sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha, has died, according to police. He was 25. Authorities told “He appears to have taken his own life but an autopsy is being reviewed to determine the exact cause of death,” police said. The official cause of death is pending, Moonbin’s record label, Fantagio, released a K-Pop star Moonbin has been found dead at his home. “First of all, I apologise for the sad and heartbreaking news,” the post, loosely translated, began. “On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky.” The statement noted that Moonbin’s relatives and all of those who worked with him, including bandmates Cha Eun-woo, Rocky, Yoon San-ha, MJ and Jinjin, were “deeply mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock.” Moonbin’s funeral will be held “as quietly as possible” with only family members, friends and colleagues attending, the statement also said. Meanwhile, fans flooded the Candy Sugar Pop singer’s 3.8 million-follower Instagram account to honour him. One heartbroken follower wrote: “You changed my life. You made me sooooo happy, Bin. Thank you for everything. I’ll love you forever. Rest in peace, my love.” Fans have flooded Moonbin’s Instagram page with tributes. Another added, “He always had such a big smile on his face which could automatically make a people smile too but now that’s happiness is gone making everyone sad and loss of smile.” A third said, “As an old K-Poper I hate K-...

4 Moonbin (left) was found dead on Wednesday, as confirmed by his label Fantagio Credit: Getty The ASTRO member's death was confirmed on the group's "Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky," the group's label Fantagio wrote in the "Although it cannot be compared to the grief of the bereaved families who lost their beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members who have been with us for a long time, as well as our Fantiago fellow artists and executives, The cause of the singer's death is unknown at this time, however, a statement was released by the Seoul Gangnam K-POP IN MOURNING Moonbin tributes pour in after ASTRO star was found dead in home at 25 "It appears that Moonbin took his own life," the statement read. "We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death." Moonbin was part of the ASTRO spin-off duo, Moonbin & Sanha alongside Yoon Sanha. The duo was currently on their DIFFUSION tour after beginning with a two-day concert in Seoul on March 18 and 19. Their stop in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was set to be held on May 23, has since been canceled, according to KOURT OUT Kim and Kourtney look tense as they reunite for North's 10th birthday The announcement read: "After long discussion and consideration, we have to cancel this event due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control that we could not avoid." MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES Throughout his ASTRO career, Moonbin had been very open about his struggles with In...

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group ASTRO, was found dead at his home, and the police suspect he took his own life. This tragedy highlights the issue of mental health and the intense demands placed on those in the South Korean entertainment industry. Korean Wave has also had a darker side — a human cost. Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group ASTRO, was found dead at his home on Wednesday. The police suspect the 25-year-old took his own life. The truth will come out later, but the tragedy has sparked a broader conversation about mental health and the intense demands placed on those in the entertainment industry in South Korea. Moonbin is only the latest among recent deaths of young celebrities in the country, which is an East Asian entertainment giant. Actress Jung Chae-yull was found dead at her home right this very month. K-pop singers Sulli and Goo Hara both died by suicide in 2019. There are several other cases. What's sad is that most of them died very young, in their 20s or 30s. Also Read: What is the Korean Wave? The Korean Wave, also known as Hallyu, refers to the rapid global growth of Korean popular culture, including music, television dramas (that gave birth to a whole new genre K-drama), movies, and more. The term was first coined in the late 1990s but gained widespread recognition in the early 2000s as Korean entertainment and culture steadily gained popularity in other Asian countries. The Korean Wave has since engulfed other parts of the world, most notably t...

• • • • ASTRO's Moonbin dies in suspected suicide at 25: Funeral to happen 'as quietly as possible', says agency ASTRO’s Moonbin dies in suspected suicide at 25: Funeral to happen ‘as quietly as possible’, says agency Moonbin was a singer and dancer who belonged to the K-Pop group ASTRO. He was found dead at his Seoul apartment by his manager on Wednesday night. K-pop star Moon Bin, known as Moonbin, has passed away. The 25-year-old singer and dancer belonged to the music group ASTRO, and its sub-unit Moonbin and Sanha. He was found dead by his manager in his Seoul apartment on Wednesday night, as per the South Korean police, reported the BBC. The reason for the artiste’s death is under investigation. While there was no evidence of any foul play, the police believe he might have taken an ‘extreme step.’ Moonbin’s agency Fantiago confirmed the news of his death with a statement that read, “This is Fantagio. First of all, we would like to express our apologies for bringing you such sad and heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky. Although it cannot be compared to the grief of the bereaved family who lost their beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members, as well as our fellow Fantagio artists and executives, are deeply mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock.” — 판타지오뮤직 (@fantagiomusic_) The statement also mentioned how the late singer’s family wishes for a quiet farewell to Moonbin, adding, “It is even more ...

Watch Video: Moonbin dies aged 25: Member of K-POP band Astro found dead in his home K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the group ASTRO, has died. The singer/actor was reportedly found dead at his home in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday. He was 25. Moonbin’s sudden death “On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky,” the statement said, adding that Moonbin’s group mates and family are “deeply mourning the deceased in such great sadness and shock…The heart of the deceased was always loved and thought of the fans more than anyone else.” The cause of death The star was found dead in his home in southern Seoul by his manager at around 8:10 p.m. Wednesday night, an official at Gangnam Police Station told Theartist’s family and Fantagio Group asked in their statement to “refrain from speculative and malicious reports.” ASTRO is acclaimed in the K-pop genre, having been named one of the best new K-pop acts by Billboard in 2016, the same year the group released its debut EP, “Spring Up.” Their most recent studio album, “Drive to the Starry Road,” was released in 2022. Songs including “Breathless,”“After Midnight” and “One” have charted on Billboard’s World Digital Songs chart. Moonbin's acting career included roles in the South Korean TV series, "At Eighteen" and the lead role in the web-drama, "The Mermaid Prince." He was also a member of the offshoot duo Moonbin & Sanha with group mate Yoon San-ha. The sub-unit released three EPs since 2000 and most...

• • • • South Korean singer Moonbin — a member of the popular K-pop band Astro and its sub-unitMoonbin & Sanha — has died by apparent suicide at the age of 25, the group’s label, Fantiago, confirmed. Fantiago reported his death Wednesday in The message, which was translated into English by the K-pop media company 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. South Korean K-pop band member Moonbin has died at the age of 25. moon_ko_ng/Instagram He was reportedly found dead in his apartment by his manager. moon_ko_ng/Instagram He was a part of the K-pop group Astro. Getty Images An official cause of death has yet to be announced, but local officials told A translation of the statement from police was provided by Moonbin was a part of Astro from its debut in 2016 under Fantiago Entertainment. The group also counted MJ,Jinjin,Rocky,Cha Eun-woo, andYoon San-ha as members. Some of their hits are “All Night,” Breathless,”“Blue Flame” and “Candy Sugar Pop.” They have toured all over the world, including in the US and Australia, according to The star’s group toured all over the world. moon_ko_ng/Instagram Moonbin is survived by his family, including his sister, Moon Sua, who is part of a K-pop gr...