The Astro group member was found dead at his home on Wednesday by Korean authorities. In the course of 2023, he was scheduled to tour Latin America.
K-pop star Moonbin He passed away this Wednesday at the age of 25.. The Fantagio record company reported on its networks that the member of the Astro group had “unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky”.
The singer was found by Korean authorities at his home in the Gangnam district. She was currently promoting as part of the duet MOONBIN & SANHA which He was going to visit Latin America in the course of 2023.
In a statement, from Fantagio they also added: “Although it cannot be compared to the pain of bereaved families who lost their beloved children and brothersThe members of Astro who have been with us for a long time, as well as our fellow Fantagio artists and executives, are in deep mourning for those who have passed away.”.
They placed special emphasis on the love and relationship that the singer had with his fans: “My heart hurts even more to give this sudden news to fans who have supported Moonbin and sent unconditional love. I am more heartbroken because I know the heart of the deceased who always loved and thought of his fans more than anyone“.
In any case, they requested that the family be given their space to go through this moment and assured that Moonbin’s cause of death is still unknown: “We urge you to refrain from speculative and malicious reporting so that the bereaved family who is deeply saddened Due to the sudden and sad news, I can commemorate and greet the deceased with reverence,” they said to close the statement.
The reaction in the networks after the death of Moonbin
Following the news of Moonbin’s death, “all idols” trended on Twitter in South Korea.
“I hope all idols can pursue their dreams without feeling heartbroken,” read one tweet.
Moonbin’s death also became the most searched topic on China’s Twitter-like social media platform Weibo with many saying the news reminded them of the deaths of other young South Korean pop stars in the past.
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