Moonbin, member of K-pop band ASTRO, dies aged 25
nme.comASTRO has died at the age of 25.The singer was found dead at his home in the Gangnam district of Seoul by his manager today (April 19), according to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station (via Yonhap News, as translated by Korean pop culture website Soompi).“It appears that Moonbin took his own life,” the police said in a statement obtained by the outlet.“We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.”Moonbin’s passing has since been confirmed by his label Fantagio Music.
In a statement on Twitter, the agency said, as translated by Koreaboo: “We would like to apologize for the sad, heart-breaking news.
On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.”“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.”“It is even more heart-breaking to deliver this news so suddenly to the fans who have supported Moonbin and sent him their love.
We are heartbroken because we know the feelings of the deceased, who always loved and thought of his fans more than anyone else.”“We sincerely ask you to refrain from speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are in a state of great sadness and sorrow due to the sudden news, can honour the deceased,” Fantagio wrote.“According to the wishes of the bereaved families, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible with the family members and company colleagues.
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