K-pop star Moonbin, who belonged to the South Korean boy band ASTRO passed away at the age of 25 on April 19, 2023. The agency Fantagio, which handles the pop group, issued a statement confirming his demise and requested people to stop speculating about the reason behind the tragic incident.
Fantagio's statement reads, "This is Fantagio. First of all, we would like to apologise for the sad and heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left our Kyeol 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, fellow artists, and executives and employees of Fantagio are deeply mourning the deceased in such great sadness and shock."
"We sincerely ask you to refrain from speculative reports and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are deeply saddened by the sudden sad news, can reverently commemorate and greet the deceased. According to the will of the bereaved families, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible with family members and company colleagues in attendance. Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased", the agency added.
Moonbin was found dead at his apartment in the South Korean capital city of Seoul. As per the South Korean entertainment news outlet Soompi, the police officials have said, "It appears that Moonbin took his own life. We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death."
Originally a six-member group, the K-pop band ASTRO currently consists of four members MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eun-woo, and Yoon San-ha. Rocky left the group in February 2023 and Moonbin left for the heavenly abode in April.
