At just 25 years old, the Korean singer moonbinstar of the group STAR, was found dead in his apartment in Gangnam on the night of Wednesday, April 19. This was reported by the Seoul Police, after receiving the call from the representative of the K-Pop idol. The investigations have begun their course, but the first information of the sudden death of the artist is already available.
Moonbin joined the aforementioned South Korean group in 2016. The band’s debut, with the song “Hide & Seek”, was so successful that the members immediately rose to fame, highlighting the singer born as Moon Bin, his real name.
He too dancer and model he had renewed his contract with the Fantagio agency, like the other ASTRO members, with the exception of Rocky. In 2019, it was reported that the television host had also had health problemswhich were not specified, but he resumed his career after a break.
Next to Sanhahis colleague from ASTRO, had formed a duet with whom he was going to visit America in 2023. For example, he had planned two presentations in Mexico for August and June, as part of that project and the festival KAMP. His untimely death has been a severe blow to the millions of his followers. What happened to Moonbin?
WHO WAS MOONBIN?
Moonbin was a K-Pop singer who died at the age of 25. on Wednesday April 19. His career was at a great moment, especially due to the influence of the ASTRO group to which he belonged, as well as other projects such as “Moonbin & Sanha”the duet that he formed with his partner Sanha.
The young man was linked to the world of entertainment from a young age. In 2004, for example, he appeared as a child model on television. he was also Fantagio iTeen trainee for seven years, a preparation that later earned him admission to the ASTRO group.
His career not only stood out for music, but also had a great development to stand out in reality shows. “Astro OK! Ready” and “Astro Project” and other TV shows like “Weekly Idol” and “My Little Television.”
WHAT DID MOONBIN DIED OF?
Moonbin’s death is still under investigationbut the Seoul Police does not rule out that it is a suicide, according to the first reports in the local press. The South Korean singer was found in the apartment where he lived in gangnam by his manager, who notified the authorities.
Detectives have also requested an autopsy to fully clarify the causes of death ASTRO STAR. The group confirmed the death of its artist through its official Instagram account.
K-Pop followers have recalled a similar situation in 2019, when a manager found the singer dead at the age of 27. Cha In Ha in his apartment. The artist was also part of the Fantagio agency.
STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF MOONBIN
The Fantagio agency, which represents the group ASTRO, confirmed the death of the singer Moonbin at the age of 25 and asked that the family’s mourning be respected and that there should be no speculation about his death. The company did so through a statement shared on social networks.
“On April 19, Astro member Moon Bin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky. Although it cannot be compared to the grief of the bereaved family who left his loved ones and siblings behind, the members of Astro and our fellow Fantagio artists and staff are mourning the deceased deeply with such sadness and shock.”says part of the statement.
And he added that: “We would like to ask you to refrain from speculative and malicious reporting so that the grieving family, deeply saddened by the sudden tragedy, can reverently honor and greet the deceased.”.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MOONBIN
WHO WAS MOONBIN?
In 2014, when he was 16 years old, Moonbin joined Hanlim Multi Art School, a high school located in Songpa-gu, Seoul, which is well known for admitting celebrities. Its purpose is to train students in the arts and entertainment.
For seven years, Moonbin was a trainee for Fantagio iTeen, a rookie training program under Fantagio Entertainment, also known as iTeen Boys. In January 2015, Fantagio revealed that the boy was known as the “King of iTeen Trainees” due to his tenure as a trainee among the ASTRO members. MORE DETAILS HERE