Moonbin Of Popular Korean Band ASTRO Found Dead At 25, Police Suspect Suicide

Moonbin of the well-known K-pop group ASTRO passed away on April 19. He was 25.

Moonbin Of Popular Korean Band ASTRO Found Dead At 25

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New Delhi: Moonbin of the well-known K-pop group ASTRO passed away on April 19. He was 25. His manager reportedly discovered him dead at his home in Seoul, South Korea's Gangnam neighbourhood. Fantagio, his management company, issued a formal statement.

It read, "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.

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 grief is all the more overwhelming.

In order for the bereaved family, who has fallen into great sorrow due to this sudden tragedy, to be able to respectfully mourn the departed and say their goodbyes, we entreat you to please refrain from speculative or malicious reports.

In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible, with family, close friends, and agency colleagues in attendance."

Meanwhile, Soompi quoted police saying, “It appears that Moonbin took his own life,” adding, “We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.”

As part of the group's activity, Moonbin was supposed to perfprm at the upcoming Dream Concert.

There were six original members of Astro. It made its debut in February 2016. It was reported in February of this year that group member Rocky will leave when his contract with the business expired. There are currently only MJ, JinJin, Cha Eunwoo, and Sanha.