According to the group's record label, Fantiago, South Korean singer Moonbin, 25, who was a member of the successful K-pop band Astro and its sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha, committed suicide.
On Wednesday, Fantiago announced his death in a message uploaded to social media in Korean. Koreaboo, a media business specializing in K-pop, translated the letter into English, which reads: “On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.”
The rest of the statement read: “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.”
What Is Moonbin Death Cause?
The South Korean police claimed that the singer's body was found by the band's management at the singer's residence in the Gangnam-gu neighborhood of Seoul on Wednesday evening.
The police have stated that they are still looking into the circumstances surrounding Moonbin's death, although they suspect suicide.
The statement added that the funeral for Moonbin will be held “as quietly as possible,” with only close relatives, friends, and coworkers in attendance.
Fans & Friends Paid Tribute to Moonbin
Meanwhile, the Candy Sugar Pop singer's 3.8 million followers on Instagram flocked to his profile to show their respects.
The words “You changed my life” came from the broken pen of a devoted fan. Bin, you have made my day. I appreciate your help immensely. Your love for me is eternal. Be at peace, my sweetheart.
One more person said, “He always had such a big smile on his face that could automatically make a people smile too, but now that happiness is gone, making everyone sad and loss of smile.”
In the words of a third, “As an old K-Poper I despise K-Pop… I feel like the awful times we experienced before have come back around again… In memoriam, #Moonbin.
Former SHINee lead singer and South Korean pop star Kim Jonghyun was found dead in his Seoul residence in December 2017.
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