Moonbin, a rising star in the K-pop industry and a member of the popular boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25, according to an announcement by his record label on April 20, 2023. He was found unresponsive by his manager in his apartment in Seoul on Wednesday night, and police are reportedly investigating his death as a possible suicide.
Moonbin, whose real name is Moon Bin, was a singer, dancer,
and actor who had won a legion of fans for his talent, charisma, and good
looks. He had joined Astro in 2016 as one of its six members, and had become
known for his powerful vocals, impressive dance moves, and all-around
performance skills.
In 2020, Moonbin had formed a duo called Moonbin & Sanha
with another Astro member, Yoon San-ha, and the two had been performing
together on a world tour that took them to cities in Asia, Europe, and the
Americas. Their last performance was in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 8, 2023,
just days before Moonbin's death.
News of Moonbin's passing sent shockwaves through the K-pop
community, as fans and fellow artists mourned the loss of a talented and
beloved performer. His record label, Fantiago, released a statement expressing
its condolences and asking for privacy for Moonbin's family and friends.
"His unexpected departure has left us with a deep sense
of sorrow and loss," the statement read. "We ask that you refrain
from speculative and malicious reports so that his family can pay their
respects in peace. We will do everything in our power to support his loved ones
and his fans during this difficult time."
Moonbin's death has also highlighted the issue of youth suicide
in South Korea, which has one of the highest rates among developed countries.
While the overall suicide rate in South Korea has been declining in recent
years, deaths among those in their 20s are on the rise. The K-pop industry has
been particularly hard hit, with several high-profile suicides in the past few
years, including those of singer and actress Goo Hara, K-pop star Sulli, and
boy band members Minwoo of 100% and Jonghyun of SHINee.
Moonbin's sister, Moon Sua, is also a K-pop singer and a
member of the girl group Billlie. The siblings had spoken in public about their
close relationship and their mutual support for each other's careers.
As news of Moonbin's death spread, fans of Astro and K-pop
in general took to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to the
young star. Many posted photos and videos of Moonbin's performances and shared
memories of how he had touched their lives with his music and personality. In
South Korea, fans gathered at impromptu street memorials to lay flowers and
post-it notes, and to light candles in his memory.
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