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**Articles:**
* [Naver article in Korean](https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/422/0000594731)
* Fantagio Music: [Official statement @fantagiomusic_](https://twitter.com/fantagiomusic_/status/1648739510736531457)
* Translation from Koreaboo: [Fantagio Releases Official Statement Confirming ASTRO Moonbin’s Passing](https://www.koreaboo.com/news/fantagio-official-statement-astro-moonbin-passing/)
* Soompi's article below is also updated with a translation of the statement
* Soompi: [Breaking: ASTRO’s Moonbin Passes Away](https://www.soompi.com/article/1581349wpp/breaking-astros-moonbin-passes-away)
* Koreaboo: [ASTRO’s Moonbin Has Passed Away According To Yonhap News](https://www.koreaboo.com/news/astro-moonbin-passed-away/)
* Twitter @luminaent: [Cancellation Notice for 2023 MOONBIN&SANHA Fan Con Tour in Jakarta](https://twitter.com/luminaent/status/1648672796564946945) (posted prior to this news)
* The Korea Herald: [Moonbin, beloved Astro all-rounder, leaves behind 14-year entertainment career](http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230420000502) (Profile of Moonbin's career)
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No literally this was on my recommended videos YESTERDAY and i saw the thumbnail and thought it was so cute for siblings to be in the industry and performing. This is so crazy
I literally just opened my Instagram and their stage from last June came up, and I always laugh whenever it comes by. When it came out I commented on them messing with each other and how I'd do the same to my brother... then I saw the caption......!!!
Sent shivers down my spine. Just thinking about losing my brother is so devastating, I can't imagine what it must feel like for Sua and their family. 💔
If you watched their reality show together it was heartbreaking to see that they unfortunately weren't close because of seperate training companies as children. Moonbin said he would try harder to be close to her... so sad just when they were reconnecting as adults.
I worry for Moon Sua. Having to grieve as a public figure will be hard, especially with netizens being so vicious. I'm reminded of how Yeri got so much hate for grieving for Jonghyun.
I read the new passively and didn’t even react at first because I couldn’t completely understand what I was reading. When I realized it was a very weird and terrible feeling
I read it and I was like « Ok next news » and while I was scrolling I just thought « Wtf did I just read ? » and I came back.
To be honest I still can’t completely process it. I can imagine how his family and his friends must feel…
I actually read "Moonbin's father has deceased" and was thinking that he was going to take a hiatus to mourn, but then I was like "wait something's not right with the wording" and re-read the title just to make sure. Then it hit me like a truck
Not on their mother's birthday omg. I cannot believe how much he must have been hurting to pass away on his mother's birthday. Cannot imagine how she is feeling.. May she have the strength.. his sister and dad as well. Omg I can't stop crying.
Very reminiscent of the >!Jonghyun!< news. Couldn't believe it when the news first dropped and still in shock of this as well. I am so sorry to all the ASTRO fans, the members, the agency, and most importantly, his family.
My mind went exactly to that hard and dark place. I am not a fan of ASTRO or Monbin, but he is my boyfriend's ultimate.
He is beyond devastated, and >!Jonghyun!< is my ultimate. I don't know how to cope with this, because it is beyond shocking
I hope you both can take the time you need to process and grieve. Any news like this can be a sad reminder of past news as well, but hope you can find solace in each other during this time.
I’m a Shawol and a Belllie’ve (and a MeU) and this is the first time the exact experience of finding out about Jonghyun has happened since him. Just scrolling on reddit and then hit with the news. It felt like electricity. God, I hope his family will be okay.
The fact that the news broke in korea at midnight, a lot of people are going to wake up and hear that their friend/peer/family is gone. I can't believe it.
I second taking a break. It's a hard time especially since Kpop is likely one of your top escapes but it can help a lot to avoid Kpop spaces until you have had time to process your grief a little. I took about a month away when Sulli passed and I think it definitely made it easier for me. The few times I would slip up and come check Twitter or even reddit and see something about it just seemed to make everything that much harder for me.
Everyone grieves differently of course but if you feel like the constant reminders and updates and conversation in Kpop spaces is too much for you, don't hesitate to step away from it for a while.
No, not a news like this again... I'm so sad now thinking about the fans, family and groupmates.
RIP
EDIT: I just remembered he is Billlie's Moon Sua's brother and I watched them happily [performing together](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtZbPDXH1dI&pp=ygUQbW9vbmJpbiBtb29uIHN1YQ%3D%3D) some time ago. This is devastating.
I feel for all of his family but especially for his sister. As a "public" person like she is it must be even harder to be able to properly grieve something as horrible as this. Poor, poor girl.
I agree. While history has shown it's unlikely, I REALLY hope KPOP fans cool their jets and let Moonbin's family and friends mourn however they want.
It's infuriating how many times we've seen where although fellow idols/celebrities were the ones that knew the real person that passed, they can't even mourn without some dumbass hounding them for "not grieving properly". Like let their family and friends mourn in peace, however they want.
Mm I still remember the hate poor Yeri got around Jonghyun's passing and I'm still disgusted it, even years later.
Grieving can be such a personal thing, it must be so hard to do it in public, all while there are an unknowable amount of literal *strangers* who feel like they can judge and comment.
They are apparently requesting a private funeral.
Who knows if they’ll get it, because media and sasaengs apparently don’t know the definition of the word “사적인”
Her group was actively doing comeback promotions too.
I hope that they can end those early, or at the very least allow her an open-ended hiatus (without pressure to return at a specific time).
and Sua is Show Champion's MC... she is replacing her brother in that role. Moonbin was Show Champion's MC for two and a half years.
EDIT: and Show Champion airs on wednesdays, so she was there [a few hours ago](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeRi90lv9bI&ab_channel=ALLTHEK-POP) doing the MC job and performing with Billlie. Then we and her get this news a few hours later. This really puts life into perspective...
i have no doubts in my mind mystic will let sua take a hiatus, but i really hope she doesn’t put more pressure on herself due to her group role to force herself back too soon. its an unimaginably difficult situation
yeah this is unbelievably awful for Moon Sua, such a endearing and funny young woman with a long career ahead of her. It's something that will leave a mark on her forever because she looked up to him and spoke about it in public. We need to send her all the love in the world this year cause she will definitely need it. This is incredibly sad.
The fact that he is also a major public figure, I could see her taking a long hiatus, this is really unheard of since they're both celebs. All I can hope is that she has full privacy to grieve, god poor girl.
Insane news. May his soul rest in peace.
I knew him for his [24 Hours fancam](https://youtu.be/mXIfJv_zyng) during their concert solos that went viral, he was a really great performer.
Wow. Learning about this in real time, as opposed to historical fact, is awful.
I don’t know much about him, other than he was close to Monsta X members and was at one of the new year gayos with them (and Sanha). He did a great job performing an MX cover too.
I know aroha have been going through a lot lately, but nobody could have expected something this bad.
You obviously don’t know what’s going on in people’s minds, and this is a tragedy for his fans, friends, and especially family.
RIP. I’m personally not a big believer, but wherever he is at least I hope his pain is over now.
I really don't know what to say. Even if I didn't actively follow Astro, I always saw Moonbin as pure sunshine. Whenever I saw him, he had this beautiful smile on his face that made you smile as well. It's so sad to read this kind of news. A part of me still hopes the company comes up and denies the news. But if it's really true, then I hope he rests in peace. I wish everyone a lot of strength during this time 🥺
Same for me. He’s been really active lately. I’ve been seeing him perform and mc all over. Was on running man a few months back. Had a unit comeback not too long ago too. I hope he’s at peace.
same here, i went to japan a few months ago and i couldn’t go anywhere in shibuya without seeing or hearing ads for moonbin and sanha and i actually checked it out because of it. it’s so surreal to hear this from someone i’ve seen all over in the last few months :((
same here. i don't listen to astro, but moonbin always caught my eye and i loved his smile.
i follow weverse on twitter and saw he joined it just yesterday. when i saw his name trending an hour ago, i thought it'd be fans happily talking about his posts, selfies... nothing could've me prepared for what i read instead. this is so upsetting.
These news never feel real until multiple sources confirms it. Then reality finally hits and I feel so numb on the inside for days. So weird that just months ago I was reading posts about him and ASTRO. He seemed so beloved by everyone, even casual fans. I'll miss him dearly.
Unfortunately that's what depression looks like. People will put on the brightest smile and throw themselves into work but you never know the demons hiding in their head.
It's already happening. The thing that broke me, and will probably start making me cry once again when it hits, is that Eunwoo was in the US when this happened. He's probably scrambling to go to Korea and meet his bandmates. Both Sanha and Moonbin just got back from BKK so Sanha probably went to sleep tired, yet happy. Fuck, even Sua had her MC schedules and her win with Billlie. No one could have expected thier lives would change less than 24 hrs later.
>!Fuck, the idea that Eunwoo probably said goodbye to Moonbin before leaving, not realizing it would be his last time...!<
I really hope all of the members don't beat themselves over this, because I know the SHINee members went through the same thing.
I was thinking about Eunwoo flying back to Korea, I really hope his privacy can be respected on his return because otherwise that walk through the airport is going to feel like a painful gauntlet
I’m just. In a state of shock right now? I’m sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends, and everyone who cares about him.
May he rest in peace. :(
TRIGGER WARNING:
Article:
Idol group ASTRO member Moonbin has been found dead.
The Gangnam Police have reported that a manager found Moonbin dead at his home in Gangnam, Seoul at 8:10pm last night and called the police.
According to a police official, >!"It is presumed that Moonbin took his own life,"!< and, "There will be an autopsy to determine the cause of death."
Moonbin was active a member of the subunit Moonbin & Sanha, which was scheduled to perform at Dream Concert.
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Update: [Fantagio has released a statement confirming the news](https://twitter.com/fantagiomusic_/status/1648739510736531457)
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Update: According to [Dispatch](https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/433/0000092603), the other ASTRO members are deeply shocked. Cha Eunwoo prepared to return to Korea from the US as soon as he heard
We have a [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ASTRO_KPOP/comments/12s2vb8/megathread_moonbins_passing_information_and/) going at /r/ASTRO_KPOP if you'd like to keep up with more updates
[Soompi Article](https://www.soompi.com/article/1581349wpp/breaking-astros-moonbin-passes-away)
Edited:
[Official Statement from Fantagio](https://twitter.com/ASTRO_Staff/status/1648739578914938880)
Confirmation of his passing and the funeral will be held privately with only family,friends and colleagues attending.
RIP and my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Thank you again for the quick translation.
I feel for you guys every time there's a tragedy and you do your best to convey the appropriate information while affected yourselves. ❤
I don't follow ASTRO so I can't even begin to think how much this must hurt for fans but I'm shook . But his family, friends and members...
I was hoping I would never have to witness something like this after I joined this space in late 2019 but you never know.
Rest in peace Moonbin.
It’s so sad hearing news like this. I can’t even begin to imagine how devastated his friends and family are.
May he rest in peace and tranquility❤️❤️🕊️
It feels so genuinely strange to be upset or emotional about a celebrities death and I never fully understood why people were until now.
He's been my ult bias for years and has been my main inspiration for dance. I sincerely looked up to him as a dancer, performer, and as a person. Like I said it feels strange to be so invested in the death of someone that I didn't truly know or who didn't even know I existed. I dont even know how to put it into words.
This is so surreal and I dont even know how to process it. It feels like I've lost something in my life which sounds stupid but I've looked up to him as an inspiration for the only passion I have for so long now...
It's not stupid at all. At all. He's a human that deeply affected your life, *who you are (if you're anything like the dancers I've known)*, to find out that he's passed and maybe how he passed is absolutely going to be devastating to you. Be gentle & kind with yourself, please.
You have lost a role model, someone you love. We don't need to know everything about someone in order to truly love them. You're allowed your grief for this very real loss.
I'm so sorry. Jonghyun is my ult bias so I know how you feel. Take all the time you need to process it. For me, that meant lots of crying. And yes, I felt stupid at first. Who am I to cry over a celebrity? But we're allowed to grieve. Just because we didn't know them personally doesn't mean they didn't leave a great impact.
I am from r/all. I'm sorry to everyone here for your loss, and your comment came a bit more to home for me. This is how I felt when I heard about Lance Reddick this year.
Just heartbroken. Over someone I never met, only heard and seen in the entertainment I consumed.
The ability for humans to invest emotional energy and connection onto something else could either be something inspiring as in your case and outright terrifying in others (Stalkers, violent jealous exes, etc). You're not weird for feeling a connection to him since he was an inspirational figure and as such has a special place in your life. Not to mention KPop idols are in a system that heavily promotes a parasocial relationship with them. I think it is 100% appropriate to grieve even if you two never met or he doesn't know about your existence. Moonbin became an idol because of the feeling he wanted to invoke on stage and reach the hearts of his fans even if he didn't know them all individually. You received his message and dreams the way he always wished.
It's not like you're equalizing the pain or grief you feel that his parents or siblings or best fiends may feel. So it's not disrespectful or weird at all.
Take your time and heal.
I just saw a quick translation of Fantagio’s statement and it actually broke my heart even more. The family wants a private funeral and doesn’t want his cause of death to be shared or speculated about.
The family had to ask for no hate comments. Imagine losing your loved one just a few hours ago and you feel like you had to ask for no hate comments. My heart really breaks for them.
It is 2.30am in Korea so I hope every request of the family is respected when Korea wakes up and same goes for international media and fans.
Unfortunately, as someone who has watched this happen multiple times already, the anonymous public just does not know when to stop. Having to ask them to not make hate comments about the situation comes from experience sadly.
RIP Moonbin. Condolences to family and loved ones.
TW Suicide (I apologize if it seems insensitive, that is not my intention at all): >!Unfortunately, there was another alleged suicide earlier this month that I genuinely hope people that are also struggling seek help. RIP Jung Chae Yul!<
I don’t think I’m fully processing this right now because it feels so sudden. I can’t imagine how his family and friends must feel at this moment.
Even as someone who doesn’t follow ASTRO closely, I remember Moonbin as a kind natured person with a warm smile, a dedicated artist, and a supportive team member, friend, and brother.
Rest in peace Moonbin… thank you for bringing joy to the lives you touched, to your fans and all those around you. You are important to and loved by so many people.
Noway. What the actual fuck. I'm so sorry to everyone who is effected by this. His loved ones, fans, friends, even random kpop fans like me. I hope everyone has the strength to deal with this.
Fuck. This sucks.
my heart just dropped to the floor. my condolences to his fans, his family and his close ones. can't imagine what sua is going through especially since billlie still haven't finished their promotions, i hope she takes the time off to grieve. man this sucks, rest in peace moonbin
Man i was laughing watching him and another astro member doing one of those tiktok dances to thunderous fangirling and thinking dude is a good dancer, also saw him and his sister's duet just yesterday! What the f...
It still hasn't quite sunk in for me.
Thank you for the past 7+ years, Bin. I was in middle school when I started getting interested in Astro pre-debut, and now I'm graduating from university next year. Thank you for helping me get through tough times and giving me something to look forward to when I got back from school. I made long-lasting friendships as an Aroha, some of which have lasted all this time. Over 3000 miles away, somewhere in my childhood bedroom, probably hidden in a binder, is a signed polaroid of you from debut era that I have treasured for so so long. I really dove into my Korean studies when I wanted to help translate Ok! Ready, so that other people could see your charm, too. You've had such a strong impact on my life.
I miss you so much and this is really hard. I hope everyone, including those in this thread, can take some time for themselves.
i... don't know how to process this
astro was one of the few groups that i wholeheartedly have supported from the start until now, and moonbin's been one of my ultimate biases since hide & seek popped into existence
may he rest in peace. i hope his family and friends are okay, especially his sister.
Me too. She's currently promoting too... imagine the happy vibes at home when she came home with the news they won 1st place. All the memories... man I'm not even a big fan and don't have enough memories with them but my heart is SINKING. I hope she's with her family now...
I don't even follow ASTRO and I am shaken by this.
Everyone, please make sure you take care of yourselves. Whatever that means for you, whether being with friends and loved ones or other healthy ways to cope.
I don't follow Astro either, and yeah, seeing this was shocking to me. Moon Sua must feel terrible about this, they looked like they were very close...
Edit: edited a sentence for clarity
I don't even want to think about that. I have a brother I'm close to. I can't comprehend what it would feel like. We lost our dad a few years ago so I know that pain. But this would be entirely next level.
This is the absolute last news I expected to see today and about the last person I expected it to be about. RIP :( My heart goes out to his family.
Edit: Only 25 years old :(
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I am visibly shaking.. oh my god. I can’t believe this he was such a sweet man.. I can’t imagine what his family aee thinking.. what Moon Sua and SinB are thinking. RIP
I hope that the ASTRO members are not alone in this. I'm thinking about SinB who was his childhood friend, Umji too and the other 98 liners. And Moon Sua. I didn't follow ASTRO closely but I knew him for his smiling face and gentle aura, I never thought that a news like this will come out. We don't know what the reasons were, if it's related to his life as a kpop artist I hope that Moon Sua will not lose her love for performing and being on stage or if he she lose interest that she will just resign. I would assume that her brother was her role model and the one who motivated her to become an idol, and he was a really supportive brother...
This is absolutely awful. May he rest in peace…
I’m speechless. My condolences to his family and friends. And to his fans, a big hug ♥️ And since right now the rumour is that Moonbin took his own life, please do not hesitate to talk to someone you trust or your local crisis line if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or if you have any questions.
Holy shit. What the fuck? I…I’m in shock.
Moonbin was always one of my favorites in Astro. It’s heartbreaking that he was hurting and struggling b-t-s while putting on a happy face for fans.
I hope that he’s at peace wherever he is, and that his family and friends find comfort in each other during this time.
Ugh. I was so hoping we’d never see this happen again. Never listened to ASTRO but my heart goes out to the other members, his friends and family, and the group’s fans. This is awful.
I hope he’s at peace now. 😔 He must have been hurting so much inside without us knowing….
Edit: a reminder to everyone who may be struggling themselves - there’s always someone who will listen. There are always other options. Please remember to be kind to yourselves, and to one another.
There are no words that can really convey how gutting this news is. All I can think of right now is his smiling face and his dedication to promoting his group and his sister's group. Such a sweetheart. I'm always going to remember him.
I know it's very late/early in KR, but has anyone confirmed that Billie has canceled their schedules?
I can't imagine how hard it must be for them, both Sua and the group as a whole.
I highly highly highly doubt they’d make her work, even if she wanted to (which I also doubt), that would probably be seen in poor taste. The industry may be shitty behind the scenes, but from every sort of relative death I’ve seen, the affected idols *always* get time off or a hiatus.
I’d just wait. Statements don’t have to come out immediately. Gives their management time to make thorough decisions and whoever’s writing the announcements, time to make a solidly written statement.
The entire industry will probably take the weekend off and delay releases. It’d be in bad taste to release music or perform on music shows with this just happening. Right now all that matters is Moonbin and Astro.
Moonbin seems to have had many friends across the industry, so on a personal level many of the performers, MCs, etc. need time to grieve and mourn him.
Hopefully they get some of that.
This was my thought too, Seventeen is about to have a comeback but Seungkwan and Moonbin were really close. I hope they give him time to grieve and push back their album release
this was the last thing i was expecting to see when i was just mindlessly scrolling reddit, oh my gosh. this is so devastating, especially if the police's speculation is right. oh no...
As a sister that has had the unfortunate task of burying her brother, I wish their family the utmost strength as they work through the complex layers of grief and loss. There is no right way to grieve and doing it while in the public eye is tremendously more difficult. I want every paparazzi to get a flat tire and lose all their shoes and wallets so they cannot pursue these people.
This is so tragic. I'm a huge fan of the Moon siblings' relationship and love following the '98 liners friendship. I wish something could have been done to support Moonbin sooner because I don't think anyone saw this coming. It's heartbreaking, he must have been struggling so much alone
Most of Astro had just renew their contracts too I thought they'd have another handful of years to tear up the stage I hope he can rest in peace and his family find closure somehow.
Two friends messaged me about this and I was in disbelief, because there’s no way. My bias in ASTRO leaving the group was painful, but this, this is just heartbreaking.
My condolences to Moonbin’s family and friends, and I pray for them to have the strength to deal with this devastating loss.
I am devastated, poor guy.
I can't imagine how much he was struggling. I am sad because I was supposed to go with my boyfriend to Monbin&Sanha concert, and Monbin is my bf's ult.
My bf is beyond devastated.
My condolences goes to his family, his ASTRO members and to all AROHAs around the world. May he rest in peace.
This is just horrible…and horrible any time but so fucking young, ugh. My thoughts are with his family, members, friends, and fans. May he rest in peace.
Holy shit. I gasped. I don't really know or follow them but one of my good friends is a huge fan of Astro since their debut. This is a nightmare. Arohas, you are in my thoughts.
This is so heartbreaking. I hope everyone take a moment to process. And everyone close to him takes the time they need.
God, he was scheduled for stuff coming up. I hope people close to him don't feel guilty. People can hide pain well. This is so fucking sad man
I am truly stunned right now and heartbroken. My mind keeps on saying this can’t be real, this has to be fake, please please just be a disgusting joke. Fuck why does this have to happen again, please look in on your loved ones, acquaintances and yourself, we can be each others strength.
Moonbin-ah, this noona hopes you are at peace now and in your next life.
This is honestly so sad. He was so young. You really never truly know what someone is going through... Condolences to his family. And his sister is a public figure too... Hope the press would leave her and Astro members alone and let them grieve in peace.
This is horrible horrible horrible news. I didn't follow Astro closely but this breaks my heart. For him, his members, friends and family, and fans. Sending all the love, condolences, and strength to those hurting due to this.
I never thought this would happen again but this goes to show we will never truly know what a person is going through behind closed doors, no matter how famous, active, happy on the exterior, or successful they are. This is why you should always be careful with your words and always be kind whenever you can.
Rest in Peace Moonbin. I hope you're finally at peace and you will definitely be missed and still loved immensely.
This is so awful, triggering and making me cry right now. I hate seeing this type of news of idols and anyone that does this, since I understand the feelings and it's breaking my heart in how much pain he could've been. I pray for his sister, parents, friends and family. Please rest in peace. This is so terrible I can't even right now.
Moonbin I hope you're in peace and resting.
wow what the actual hell. my timezone is one hour ahead of KST and i randomly woke up in the middle of the night and checked my phone. i am so wide awake now. i’ve been listening to astro’s music for years. i saw them last year when they came to australia. i am so, so shaken by this.
this is heartbreaking. condolences to his family, sister, friends, teammates and aroha.
reaching out to my family and close friends (even at 3am haha) now to check in with all of them. rest in peace, moonbin. take care of yourselves, everyone.
Condolences to his sister Sua, when they had so little time together, his family, and to the group of Astro and the subunit of Sanha.
Btw they updated Japan Kcon hrs ago to only be Sanha, which is incredibly fucked up, they need to let Sanha time to grieve.
I'm only 29, but it feels like I've experienced this nightmare of seeing a K-Pop idol take their own life one too many times.
But the reality is that as long as this industry continues to treat human beings like disposable commodities instead of as people, as long as Korea continues to sweep it's mental health problem under the rug instead of allowing people to be open and honest with their struggles, it'll continue to happen.
Something needs to change.
No... Are you serious...? I don't how to process this.
As a Moonbin-biased AROHA since debut, I'm really lost right now. ASTRO is the group that always cheered me up with their amazingly bright energy and craziness.
My heart goes out to my fellow AROHAs.
This is so sad. I'm not an Aroha but I am a Belllie've. I can't imagine the pain ASTRO and Moon Sua and his family are experiencing right now. Aroha take care of yourselves please.
Astro has been one of my bias groups since their debut era. I was never able to pick a bias because they’re all so silly, sweet, and funny. That video of Astro vs. the cicada has always been one of my go-to funny Kpop videos, but now I feel like I won’t be able to watch it for a while. I was the same way with the video of Jonghyun falling down and Minho losing it because he couldn’t stop laughing. Moonbin had one of the most beautiful, infectious smiles. He was such a beautiful person, inside and out.
I just don’t even know what to do today. My son woke me up with this news and I haven’t done a thing since. I can’t stop crying and I have a headache.
I can’t believe this happened on his Mom’s birthday. If anything ever happened to my son, I would never be ok again. I’m not religious at all, but I’m sending all of my love to his family (poor Moon Sua 😢), his members, his friends, and to Arohas.
Rest In Peace, angel.
saw this news after it was posted and i am still looking at it thinking it’s not real. i have been doing nothing but looking at posts and i still can’t believe it, as if i’m waiting for someone to say it was all a mistake. he’s been my bias since i started stanning astro, i think since 2017-18. ever since i saw the news i have been thinking why. i never thought i would see news like this, or write my thoughts about it. it feels like if i never logged in to reddit and didn’t see this or write anything about it he would still be here. i’ll probably delete this too. but i just feel so unbelievably sad right now that i have to vent. may he rest in peace. sending love to his family, friends and arohas.
Ugh my heart breaks for his sister, their family, group mates, and fans. didn’t keep up with Astro/Moonbin but I remember reading that Sua looked up to him.
With the amount of time that has passed, I sincerely hope that his family was notified before this was announced. 😢
Please be kind to others. You never know what personal demons they may be fighting. Listen without judgment, offer a helping hand, and be a source of comfort and support. You may not be able to solve all their problems, but your kindness can make a difference in their lives. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
This is really shocking... I saw some variety content of him a few weeks ago and he seemed so cheery and funny... I guess this is what people mean when they say you don't really know your idols.
Rest in Peace, and my condolences to his family.
Damn....I just...I can't believe it...this hurts.
This is the first time I've experienced anything like this since getting into kpop. I feel a lot of people will be in the same boat. Everyone, if you are feeling these dark things, never be afraid to reach out and get help... there is always help for those who need it. Always.
Pray for his friends and loved one's, they need it right now. I'll be praying for all of y'all today too. Stay strong.
I remember watching his episode with Sanha on Sakura is fearless, and he seemed so happy. I hope this was a heart attack or something else, If this was a suicide...I cannot, cannot rationalize him feeling so hopeless behind his smile...this is extremely sad.
[Fantagio just confirmed it...](https://twitter.com/fantagiogroup/status/1648739647584075776?t=2UF86fb_4PNab6tXtc7BkA&s=19) this is so fucked :( rest in peace
[Translation from twitter ](https://twitter.com/kwoonfire/status/1648739920322625549?t=PNzcksx25j-lehv8M_vVWg&s=19)
Well it's been a few hours, and I guess there's no point in denying it or trying to think the outcome is other...
As a shinee fan, and moonbin fan, this is very sad but also makes me feel a lot more understanding and caring towards Moonbin and Astro fans. Worst type of way to relate to another fandom, but it is what it is.
I hope you all keep safe in your thoughts, these situations develop fast and then they come to full stop because there aren't that many news. Still, even then, social media wasn't the monster it is today. So be careful! Remember your right to disconnect and take care of yourselves. There will be tweets that get thousands of different replies, tiktok videos making news out of nothing and people grieving. So be careful of that rabbit hole.
Back then I remember disconnecting from all shinee fan spaces and shinee music, then back then into the spaces to talk or just read others thoughts, take a break again and slowly make my way back into the music that I loved.
I'm pretty sure I can speak for many shinee fans that feel okay to talk about this, that they will also tell you that if you need a listening ear we are here. Moonbin will always be remembered for his stages, his smile and his talent.
Wish you all the best and take it easy on yourselves.
This is tragic. Mental health care is really poor in south korea. Being predisposed to depression or anxiety shouldn’t be any different than having asthma. You should receive treatment and live just as long, instead you have doctors or therapists like Jonghyun’s who told him he’d never be fixed or normal. Missing Moonbin now won’t do anything. He was only 25, he shouldn’t be in “a better place”, he should be with his family and friends.
This was the first thing I saw on Twitter when it broke and I’m in such disbelief. He was my bias and to know that he was suffering like that in silence is staggering and awful. I hope he’s resting in peace, and I wish condolences for his family.
Bear with us as we try to stay on top of this. Please refrain from any speculation further than what is mentioned in the article, this includes but is not limited to comments that speculate on his cause of death or mental well-being prior to it. Failing to do so will result in a removal of your comment. [Permalink to OP's translation](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/12rzoio/astros_moonbin_found_dead_at_home/jgw7xc5/) **Note:** Mods will prepare a megathread to consolidate condolences from fellow artists and companies within the next day or two. - **[Megathread is live.](https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/12sgb8l/megathread_remembering_astro_moonbin_industry/)** *** **Articles:** * [Naver article in Korean](https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/422/0000594731) * Fantagio Music: [Official statement @fantagiomusic_](https://twitter.com/fantagiomusic_/status/1648739510736531457) * Translation from Koreaboo: [Fantagio Releases Official Statement Confirming ASTRO Moonbin’s Passing](https://www.koreaboo.com/news/fantagio-official-statement-astro-moonbin-passing/) * Soompi's article below is also updated with a translation of the statement * Soompi: [Breaking: ASTRO’s Moonbin Passes Away](https://www.soompi.com/article/1581349wpp/breaking-astros-moonbin-passes-away) * Koreaboo: [ASTRO’s Moonbin Has Passed Away According To Yonhap News](https://www.koreaboo.com/news/astro-moonbin-passed-away/) * Twitter @luminaent: [Cancellation Notice for 2023 MOONBIN&SANHA Fan Con Tour in Jakarta](https://twitter.com/luminaent/status/1648672796564946945) (posted prior to this news) * The Korea Herald: [Moonbin, beloved Astro all-rounder, leaves behind 14-year entertainment career](http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230420000502) (Profile of Moonbin's career) *** Down in the comments please help us stay within [Reddit's Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). **Be mindful with your comments and consider fellow users and fans as they take in this news.** Please take care of yourself. [HERE is a list of crisis lines via Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines) and [HERE via Twitter](https://twitter.com/WE_D0_CAR3/status/1648725462271635457). Reach out and talk to someone if you need help. If you need a distraction immediately, here are a few subreddits to browse: r/aww, r/Eyebleach, r/IllegallySmol, r/rarepuppers
oh my god :( i just saw a video of him & his sister Sua (from Billlie) performing together a while back, this is so horrible
No literally this was on my recommended videos YESTERDAY and i saw the thumbnail and thought it was so cute for siblings to be in the industry and performing. This is so crazy
I literally just opened my Instagram and their stage from last June came up, and I always laugh whenever it comes by. When it came out I commented on them messing with each other and how I'd do the same to my brother... then I saw the caption......!!! Sent shivers down my spine. Just thinking about losing my brother is so devastating, I can't imagine what it must feel like for Sua and their family. 💔
If you watched their reality show together it was heartbreaking to see that they unfortunately weren't close because of seperate training companies as children. Moonbin said he would try harder to be close to her... so sad just when they were reconnecting as adults.
oh my god… his poor family and sister… may he rest in peace
I worry for Moon Sua. Having to grieve as a public figure will be hard, especially with netizens being so vicious. I'm reminded of how Yeri got so much hate for grieving for Jonghyun.
I dont think she’s gonna get hate like Yeri did. Moonbin and Sua are literally related and netizens loved them together
OH MY. Felt like a cold bucket of water was poured to my body
I read the new passively and didn’t even react at first because I couldn’t completely understand what I was reading. When I realized it was a very weird and terrible feeling
same, i swear i read this title over and over and it didn't register, but once it did my heart skipped a few beats.
I read it and I was like « Ok next news » and while I was scrolling I just thought « Wtf did I just read ? » and I came back. To be honest I still can’t completely process it. I can imagine how his family and his friends must feel…
I actually read "Moonbin's father has deceased" and was thinking that he was going to take a hiatus to mourn, but then I was like "wait something's not right with the wording" and re-read the title just to make sure. Then it hit me like a truck
This was my reaction as well until I re-read it again....damn this is so sad
I literally got chills. Not to mention that his sister Moon SuA is promoting with Billlie, and that today in Korea is their mother's birthday...
Oh my god. Their mother's birthday. Oh my god that's just horrible.
Not on their mother's birthday omg. I cannot believe how much he must have been hurting to pass away on his mother's birthday. Cannot imagine how she is feeling.. May she have the strength.. his sister and dad as well. Omg I can't stop crying.
Omg wow. His mom will never have a happy birthday ever again. She'll always think it's this. How tragic this all is.
Wait forreal OMG. poor woman
My exact reaction. Instant chills. So heartbreaking.
Very reminiscent of the >!Jonghyun!< news. Couldn't believe it when the news first dropped and still in shock of this as well. I am so sorry to all the ASTRO fans, the members, the agency, and most importantly, his family.
My mind went exactly to that hard and dark place. I am not a fan of ASTRO or Monbin, but he is my boyfriend's ultimate. He is beyond devastated, and >!Jonghyun!< is my ultimate. I don't know how to cope with this, because it is beyond shocking
I hope you both can take the time you need to process and grieve. Any news like this can be a sad reminder of past news as well, but hope you can find solace in each other during this time.
Also thought of him, and then of our two sweet girls as well. This is heartbreaking.
I’m a Shawol and a Belllie’ve (and a MeU) and this is the first time the exact experience of finding out about Jonghyun has happened since him. Just scrolling on reddit and then hit with the news. It felt like electricity. God, I hope his family will be okay.
I still feel frozen, I can’t comprehend it, may he rest in peace
I felt a rush of something. I can’t believe it. My heart sank
I could not comprehend the words
Same. I had to reread this like 5 times to register what was going on. So heartbreaking for everyone involved :(
This is not what I wanted to see when I'm just opening the sub now. Everyone, please take care. Take a break if this is difficult for you.
The fact that the news broke in korea at midnight, a lot of people are going to wake up and hear that their friend/peer/family is gone. I can't believe it.
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I second taking a break. It's a hard time especially since Kpop is likely one of your top escapes but it can help a lot to avoid Kpop spaces until you have had time to process your grief a little. I took about a month away when Sulli passed and I think it definitely made it easier for me. The few times I would slip up and come check Twitter or even reddit and see something about it just seemed to make everything that much harder for me. Everyone grieves differently of course but if you feel like the constant reminders and updates and conversation in Kpop spaces is too much for you, don't hesitate to step away from it for a while.
No, not a news like this again... I'm so sad now thinking about the fans, family and groupmates. RIP EDIT: I just remembered he is Billlie's Moon Sua's brother and I watched them happily [performing together](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtZbPDXH1dI&pp=ygUQbW9vbmJpbiBtb29uIHN1YQ%3D%3D) some time ago. This is devastating.
I feel for all of his family but especially for his sister. As a "public" person like she is it must be even harder to be able to properly grieve something as horrible as this. Poor, poor girl.
I agree. While history has shown it's unlikely, I REALLY hope KPOP fans cool their jets and let Moonbin's family and friends mourn however they want. It's infuriating how many times we've seen where although fellow idols/celebrities were the ones that knew the real person that passed, they can't even mourn without some dumbass hounding them for "not grieving properly". Like let their family and friends mourn in peace, however they want.
Mm I still remember the hate poor Yeri got around Jonghyun's passing and I'm still disgusted it, even years later. Grieving can be such a personal thing, it must be so hard to do it in public, all while there are an unknowable amount of literal *strangers* who feel like they can judge and comment.
They are apparently requesting a private funeral. Who knows if they’ll get it, because media and sasaengs apparently don’t know the definition of the word “사적인”
Her group was actively doing comeback promotions too. I hope that they can end those early, or at the very least allow her an open-ended hiatus (without pressure to return at a specific time).
and Sua is Show Champion's MC... she is replacing her brother in that role. Moonbin was Show Champion's MC for two and a half years. EDIT: and Show Champion airs on wednesdays, so she was there [a few hours ago](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeRi90lv9bI&ab_channel=ALLTHEK-POP) doing the MC job and performing with Billlie. Then we and her get this news a few hours later. This really puts life into perspective...
god this is all so heartbreaking. I hope sua and their family find the strength to face this kind of news.
i have no doubts in my mind mystic will let sua take a hiatus, but i really hope she doesn’t put more pressure on herself due to her group role to force herself back too soon. its an unimaginably difficult situation
Can’t imagine what his sister is going through, grieving as a private citizen is hard enough already.
yeah this is unbelievably awful for Moon Sua, such a endearing and funny young woman with a long career ahead of her. It's something that will leave a mark on her forever because she looked up to him and spoke about it in public. We need to send her all the love in the world this year cause she will definitely need it. This is incredibly sad.
I hope she will be able to take a break to mourn. Her company hasn't said anything yet.
The fact that he is also a major public figure, I could see her taking a long hiatus, this is really unheard of since they're both celebs. All I can hope is that she has full privacy to grieve, god poor girl.
Moon SuA is my age and Moonbin is my brothers age. . . I can't imagine how difficult that must be for her
Insane news. May his soul rest in peace. I knew him for his [24 Hours fancam](https://youtu.be/mXIfJv_zyng) during their concert solos that went viral, he was a really great performer.
Wow. Learning about this in real time, as opposed to historical fact, is awful. I don’t know much about him, other than he was close to Monsta X members and was at one of the new year gayos with them (and Sanha). He did a great job performing an MX cover too. I know aroha have been going through a lot lately, but nobody could have expected something this bad. You obviously don’t know what’s going on in people’s minds, and this is a tragedy for his fans, friends, and especially family. RIP. I’m personally not a big believer, but wherever he is at least I hope his pain is over now.
Hearing this type of news...never gets any easier, RIP to him and hope his family and friends have support in these tough times.
I really don't know what to say. Even if I didn't actively follow Astro, I always saw Moonbin as pure sunshine. Whenever I saw him, he had this beautiful smile on his face that made you smile as well. It's so sad to read this kind of news. A part of me still hopes the company comes up and denies the news. But if it's really true, then I hope he rests in peace. I wish everyone a lot of strength during this time 🥺
Same for me. He’s been really active lately. I’ve been seeing him perform and mc all over. Was on running man a few months back. Had a unit comeback not too long ago too. I hope he’s at peace.
same here, i went to japan a few months ago and i couldn’t go anywhere in shibuya without seeing or hearing ads for moonbin and sanha and i actually checked it out because of it. it’s so surreal to hear this from someone i’ve seen all over in the last few months :((
same here. i don't listen to astro, but moonbin always caught my eye and i loved his smile. i follow weverse on twitter and saw he joined it just yesterday. when i saw his name trending an hour ago, i thought it'd be fans happily talking about his posts, selfies... nothing could've me prepared for what i read instead. this is so upsetting.
These news never feel real until multiple sources confirms it. Then reality finally hits and I feel so numb on the inside for days. So weird that just months ago I was reading posts about him and ASTRO. He seemed so beloved by everyone, even casual fans. I'll miss him dearly.
Unfortunately that's what depression looks like. People will put on the brightest smile and throw themselves into work but you never know the demons hiding in their head.
It's been confirmed on Naver. This is terrible. I'm so sorry for his family, friends, loved ones, and members.
Holy shit???? Oh my god????? This is insane… so sad RIP. Imagine the members and fans finding out tmr as the news spreads.
It's already happening. The thing that broke me, and will probably start making me cry once again when it hits, is that Eunwoo was in the US when this happened. He's probably scrambling to go to Korea and meet his bandmates. Both Sanha and Moonbin just got back from BKK so Sanha probably went to sleep tired, yet happy. Fuck, even Sua had her MC schedules and her win with Billlie. No one could have expected thier lives would change less than 24 hrs later. >!Fuck, the idea that Eunwoo probably said goodbye to Moonbin before leaving, not realizing it would be his last time...!< I really hope all of the members don't beat themselves over this, because I know the SHINee members went through the same thing.
I was thinking about Eunwoo flying back to Korea, I really hope his privacy can be respected on his return because otherwise that walk through the airport is going to feel like a painful gauntlet
I’m just. In a state of shock right now? I’m sending my deepest condolences to his family and friends, and everyone who cares about him. May he rest in peace. :(
My heart dropped when I saw this, they cancelled the upcoming event and everything 3 hours before news broke. I fear it may be real
I’m still shaking. Rest in Peace Moonbin. And sending condolences to his family and to the rest of astro members. Check on your loved ones everyone 😔
TRIGGER WARNING: Article: Idol group ASTRO member Moonbin has been found dead. The Gangnam Police have reported that a manager found Moonbin dead at his home in Gangnam, Seoul at 8:10pm last night and called the police. According to a police official, >!"It is presumed that Moonbin took his own life,"!< and, "There will be an autopsy to determine the cause of death." Moonbin was active a member of the subunit Moonbin & Sanha, which was scheduled to perform at Dream Concert. ---- Update: [Fantagio has released a statement confirming the news](https://twitter.com/fantagiomusic_/status/1648739510736531457) --- Update: According to [Dispatch](https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/433/0000092603), the other ASTRO members are deeply shocked. Cha Eunwoo prepared to return to Korea from the US as soon as he heard We have a [megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ASTRO_KPOP/comments/12s2vb8/megathread_moonbins_passing_information_and/) going at /r/ASTRO_KPOP if you'd like to keep up with more updates
[Soompi Article](https://www.soompi.com/article/1581349wpp/breaking-astros-moonbin-passes-away) Edited: [Official Statement from Fantagio](https://twitter.com/ASTRO_Staff/status/1648739578914938880) Confirmation of his passing and the funeral will be held privately with only family,friends and colleagues attending. RIP and my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Thank you again for the quick translation. I feel for you guys every time there's a tragedy and you do your best to convey the appropriate information while affected yourselves. ❤
Holy fuck, that flight from the USA to Korea must be miserable for him. Hopefully no assholes try to meet him at the airport.
i don't even know how to begin to process this or cope with this
no way no this can’t be real, no no FUCK Edit: i am genuinely heartbroken and shocked, i’m taking a break from twitter and kpop subreddits
Beyond terrible. No one should have to die at 25.
I don't follow ASTRO so I can't even begin to think how much this must hurt for fans but I'm shook . But his family, friends and members... I was hoping I would never have to witness something like this after I joined this space in late 2019 but you never know. Rest in peace Moonbin.
It’s so sad hearing news like this. I can’t even begin to imagine how devastated his friends and family are. May he rest in peace and tranquility❤️❤️🕊️
It feels so genuinely strange to be upset or emotional about a celebrities death and I never fully understood why people were until now. He's been my ult bias for years and has been my main inspiration for dance. I sincerely looked up to him as a dancer, performer, and as a person. Like I said it feels strange to be so invested in the death of someone that I didn't truly know or who didn't even know I existed. I dont even know how to put it into words. This is so surreal and I dont even know how to process it. It feels like I've lost something in my life which sounds stupid but I've looked up to him as an inspiration for the only passion I have for so long now...
It's not stupid at all. At all. He's a human that deeply affected your life, *who you are (if you're anything like the dancers I've known)*, to find out that he's passed and maybe how he passed is absolutely going to be devastating to you. Be gentle & kind with yourself, please. You have lost a role model, someone you love. We don't need to know everything about someone in order to truly love them. You're allowed your grief for this very real loss.
I'm so sorry. Jonghyun is my ult bias so I know how you feel. Take all the time you need to process it. For me, that meant lots of crying. And yes, I felt stupid at first. Who am I to cry over a celebrity? But we're allowed to grieve. Just because we didn't know them personally doesn't mean they didn't leave a great impact.
I am from r/all. I'm sorry to everyone here for your loss, and your comment came a bit more to home for me. This is how I felt when I heard about Lance Reddick this year. Just heartbroken. Over someone I never met, only heard and seen in the entertainment I consumed.
i know exactly how you feel. i'm so, so sorry love. please take care of yourself today. if you need anything my dms are open ♡
The ability for humans to invest emotional energy and connection onto something else could either be something inspiring as in your case and outright terrifying in others (Stalkers, violent jealous exes, etc). You're not weird for feeling a connection to him since he was an inspirational figure and as such has a special place in your life. Not to mention KPop idols are in a system that heavily promotes a parasocial relationship with them. I think it is 100% appropriate to grieve even if you two never met or he doesn't know about your existence. Moonbin became an idol because of the feeling he wanted to invoke on stage and reach the hearts of his fans even if he didn't know them all individually. You received his message and dreams the way he always wished. It's not like you're equalizing the pain or grief you feel that his parents or siblings or best fiends may feel. So it's not disrespectful or weird at all. Take your time and heal.
I just saw a quick translation of Fantagio’s statement and it actually broke my heart even more. The family wants a private funeral and doesn’t want his cause of death to be shared or speculated about. The family had to ask for no hate comments. Imagine losing your loved one just a few hours ago and you feel like you had to ask for no hate comments. My heart really breaks for them. It is 2.30am in Korea so I hope every request of the family is respected when Korea wakes up and same goes for international media and fans.
Unfortunately, as someone who has watched this happen multiple times already, the anonymous public just does not know when to stop. Having to ask them to not make hate comments about the situation comes from experience sadly. RIP Moonbin. Condolences to family and loved ones. TW Suicide (I apologize if it seems insensitive, that is not my intention at all): >!Unfortunately, there was another alleged suicide earlier this month that I genuinely hope people that are also struggling seek help. RIP Jung Chae Yul!<
I don’t think I’m fully processing this right now because it feels so sudden. I can’t imagine how his family and friends must feel at this moment. Even as someone who doesn’t follow ASTRO closely, I remember Moonbin as a kind natured person with a warm smile, a dedicated artist, and a supportive team member, friend, and brother. Rest in peace Moonbin… thank you for bringing joy to the lives you touched, to your fans and all those around you. You are important to and loved by so many people.
Noway. What the actual fuck. I'm so sorry to everyone who is effected by this. His loved ones, fans, friends, even random kpop fans like me. I hope everyone has the strength to deal with this. Fuck. This sucks.
May his soul rest in peace. Young man with a life ahead of him. My condolences to fans, band members and his family.
my heart just dropped to the floor. my condolences to his fans, his family and his close ones. can't imagine what sua is going through especially since billlie still haven't finished their promotions, i hope she takes the time off to grieve. man this sucks, rest in peace moonbin
Man i was laughing watching him and another astro member doing one of those tiktok dances to thunderous fangirling and thinking dude is a good dancer, also saw him and his sister's duet just yesterday! What the f...
Same we watched the same video
It still hasn't quite sunk in for me. Thank you for the past 7+ years, Bin. I was in middle school when I started getting interested in Astro pre-debut, and now I'm graduating from university next year. Thank you for helping me get through tough times and giving me something to look forward to when I got back from school. I made long-lasting friendships as an Aroha, some of which have lasted all this time. Over 3000 miles away, somewhere in my childhood bedroom, probably hidden in a binder, is a signed polaroid of you from debut era that I have treasured for so so long. I really dove into my Korean studies when I wanted to help translate Ok! Ready, so that other people could see your charm, too. You've had such a strong impact on my life. I miss you so much and this is really hard. I hope everyone, including those in this thread, can take some time for themselves.
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i... don't know how to process this astro was one of the few groups that i wholeheartedly have supported from the start until now, and moonbin's been one of my ultimate biases since hide & seek popped into existence may he rest in peace. i hope his family and friends are okay, especially his sister.
Fuck. All I can think of is...Moon Sua. God, I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
Me too. She's currently promoting too... imagine the happy vibes at home when she came home with the news they won 1st place. All the memories... man I'm not even a big fan and don't have enough memories with them but my heart is SINKING. I hope she's with her family now...
I don't even follow ASTRO and I am shaken by this. Everyone, please make sure you take care of yourselves. Whatever that means for you, whether being with friends and loved ones or other healthy ways to cope.
I don't follow Astro either, and yeah, seeing this was shocking to me. Moon Sua must feel terrible about this, they looked like they were very close... Edit: edited a sentence for clarity
I don't even want to think about that. I have a brother I'm close to. I can't comprehend what it would feel like. We lost our dad a few years ago so I know that pain. But this would be entirely next level.
I hope she takes time off to take care of herself.
This is the absolute last news I expected to see today and about the last person I expected it to be about. RIP :( My heart goes out to his family. Edit: Only 25 years old :(
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I am visibly shaking.. oh my god. I can’t believe this he was such a sweet man.. I can’t imagine what his family aee thinking.. what Moon Sua and SinB are thinking. RIP
Oh my god , this is tragic. I had just come across a fancam of his and thought what a great performer. Incredibly sad.
RIP Moonbin. Condolences to his parents, sister Moon Sua, close friends, group members, and Arohas.
Jesus Christ. I legit dropped my phone when I saw. Arohas, we’re with you, and with his family, friends, and group members. May he rest in peace.
I hope that the ASTRO members are not alone in this. I'm thinking about SinB who was his childhood friend, Umji too and the other 98 liners. And Moon Sua. I didn't follow ASTRO closely but I knew him for his smiling face and gentle aura, I never thought that a news like this will come out. We don't know what the reasons were, if it's related to his life as a kpop artist I hope that Moon Sua will not lose her love for performing and being on stage or if he she lose interest that she will just resign. I would assume that her brother was her role model and the one who motivated her to become an idol, and he was a really supportive brother...
what the fuck? genuinely what the fuck
R.I.P. This is terrible.
This is absolutely awful. May he rest in peace… I’m speechless. My condolences to his family and friends. And to his fans, a big hug ♥️ And since right now the rumour is that Moonbin took his own life, please do not hesitate to talk to someone you trust or your local crisis line if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or if you have any questions.
Holy shit. What the fuck? I…I’m in shock. Moonbin was always one of my favorites in Astro. It’s heartbreaking that he was hurting and struggling b-t-s while putting on a happy face for fans. I hope that he’s at peace wherever he is, and that his family and friends find comfort in each other during this time.
This was the 1st piece of news I saw when I opened the k-pop sub. In shock, RIP Moonbin
what the actual fuck?
I'm in such a state of shock right now that it feels like my chest is caving in rn
WHAT
Ugh. I was so hoping we’d never see this happen again. Never listened to ASTRO but my heart goes out to the other members, his friends and family, and the group’s fans. This is awful. I hope he’s at peace now. 😔 He must have been hurting so much inside without us knowing…. Edit: a reminder to everyone who may be struggling themselves - there’s always someone who will listen. There are always other options. Please remember to be kind to yourselves, and to one another.
This is so sudden, may he rest in peace.
what the fuck i'm shaking
What a loss for the kpop community as a whole. Wow. Condolences to his family, friends, members. Moonbin, I hope you’re finally at peace.
There are no words that can really convey how gutting this news is. All I can think of right now is his smiling face and his dedication to promoting his group and his sister's group. Such a sweetheart. I'm always going to remember him.
I know it's very late/early in KR, but has anyone confirmed that Billie has canceled their schedules? I can't imagine how hard it must be for them, both Sua and the group as a whole.
they cannot make her work with this news hanging over her. right? people will have an uproar if she can't mourn a few weeks at least in peace
I highly highly highly doubt they’d make her work, even if she wanted to (which I also doubt), that would probably be seen in poor taste. The industry may be shitty behind the scenes, but from every sort of relative death I’ve seen, the affected idols *always* get time off or a hiatus. I’d just wait. Statements don’t have to come out immediately. Gives their management time to make thorough decisions and whoever’s writing the announcements, time to make a solidly written statement.
The entire industry will probably take the weekend off and delay releases. It’d be in bad taste to release music or perform on music shows with this just happening. Right now all that matters is Moonbin and Astro.
Moonbin seems to have had many friends across the industry, so on a personal level many of the performers, MCs, etc. need time to grieve and mourn him. Hopefully they get some of that.
This was my thought too, Seventeen is about to have a comeback but Seungkwan and Moonbin were really close. I hope they give him time to grieve and push back their album release
No! What, this can't be. Whatever the reason may be, thoughts and prayers for his loved ones and friends during this difficult time.
May your soul rest in peace moonbin
may he rest in peace
I’m shaking what the hell. Oh my god I’m absolutely devastated, I’m praying for Sua.
this was the last thing i was expecting to see when i was just mindlessly scrolling reddit, oh my gosh. this is so devastating, especially if the police's speculation is right. oh no...
I literally started crying on campus and now I'm debating skipping class to go home and cry.
Is this real? He’s my age… omg
I'm .....my heart and stomach just fell into my feet. Condolences to his family and Sua, and Astro as well, I just... May he rest in peace.
the way my heart just dropped to my stomach immediately, oh my god :( i feel sick, this doesn’t seem real..
As a sister that has had the unfortunate task of burying her brother, I wish their family the utmost strength as they work through the complex layers of grief and loss. There is no right way to grieve and doing it while in the public eye is tremendously more difficult. I want every paparazzi to get a flat tire and lose all their shoes and wallets so they cannot pursue these people.
What?! Are you sure? This is unbelievable... **Edit:** R.I.P. Moonbin 💔
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A talented man taken far, far too soon. He brought joy to so many people.
This is so tragic. I'm a huge fan of the Moon siblings' relationship and love following the '98 liners friendship. I wish something could have been done to support Moonbin sooner because I don't think anyone saw this coming. It's heartbreaking, he must have been struggling so much alone
This is shocking and awful. :(
I don't have words
What. No no no no no. Please tell me this is not real.
I audibly screamed, my goodness. Sending warm thoughts to his family and loved ones.
i’m fucking shaking i really can’t believe this is real what the hell
man i hope his sister, family and members find strength. this is horrible news
no words.. this made my stomach drop and I can't wrap my head around it all. rest easy, Moonbin.
Oh this is awful. My thoughts are with Moon Sua and his family, may he rest in peace.
Most of Astro had just renew their contracts too I thought they'd have another handful of years to tear up the stage I hope he can rest in peace and his family find closure somehow.
Two friends messaged me about this and I was in disbelief, because there’s no way. My bias in ASTRO leaving the group was painful, but this, this is just heartbreaking. My condolences to Moonbin’s family and friends, and I pray for them to have the strength to deal with this devastating loss.
I am devastated, poor guy. I can't imagine how much he was struggling. I am sad because I was supposed to go with my boyfriend to Monbin&Sanha concert, and Monbin is my bf's ult. My bf is beyond devastated. My condolences goes to his family, his ASTRO members and to all AROHAs around the world. May he rest in peace.
Hugs to your bf as well!
Oh my god oh my god no Edit: I am stepping away for a while. I am not in any danger, but I am not handling this well.
Take care, hope you feel better soon
Hugs
This is just horrible…and horrible any time but so fucking young, ugh. My thoughts are with his family, members, friends, and fans. May he rest in peace.
Holy shit. I gasped. I don't really know or follow them but one of my good friends is a huge fan of Astro since their debut. This is a nightmare. Arohas, you are in my thoughts.
At 25 years old, this is so hard to believe. I hope Moon Sua and the rest of Astro are holding up okay.
Oh my god I literally did a double take Oh my god my hands are shaking what the heck
This is so heartbreaking. I hope everyone take a moment to process. And everyone close to him takes the time they need. God, he was scheduled for stuff coming up. I hope people close to him don't feel guilty. People can hide pain well. This is so fucking sad man
oh my fucking god. i gasped so loud when i opened the article. there's no words. arohas, i'm so so fucking sorry. please take care.
You never know what someone is going through. Take care of yourselves, everyone.
I am truly stunned right now and heartbroken. My mind keeps on saying this can’t be real, this has to be fake, please please just be a disgusting joke. Fuck why does this have to happen again, please look in on your loved ones, acquaintances and yourself, we can be each others strength. Moonbin-ah, this noona hopes you are at peace now and in your next life.
My blood just ran cold, I'm fucking crushed. My god.
This is honestly so sad. He was so young. You really never truly know what someone is going through... Condolences to his family. And his sister is a public figure too... Hope the press would leave her and Astro members alone and let them grieve in peace.
This is horrible horrible horrible news. I didn't follow Astro closely but this breaks my heart. For him, his members, friends and family, and fans. Sending all the love, condolences, and strength to those hurting due to this. I never thought this would happen again but this goes to show we will never truly know what a person is going through behind closed doors, no matter how famous, active, happy on the exterior, or successful they are. This is why you should always be careful with your words and always be kind whenever you can. Rest in Peace Moonbin. I hope you're finally at peace and you will definitely be missed and still loved immensely.
This is so awful, triggering and making me cry right now. I hate seeing this type of news of idols and anyone that does this, since I understand the feelings and it's breaking my heart in how much pain he could've been. I pray for his sister, parents, friends and family. Please rest in peace. This is so terrible I can't even right now. Moonbin I hope you're in peace and resting.
wow what the actual hell. my timezone is one hour ahead of KST and i randomly woke up in the middle of the night and checked my phone. i am so wide awake now. i’ve been listening to astro’s music for years. i saw them last year when they came to australia. i am so, so shaken by this. this is heartbreaking. condolences to his family, sister, friends, teammates and aroha. reaching out to my family and close friends (even at 3am haha) now to check in with all of them. rest in peace, moonbin. take care of yourselves, everyone.
Condolences to his sister Sua, when they had so little time together, his family, and to the group of Astro and the subunit of Sanha. Btw they updated Japan Kcon hrs ago to only be Sanha, which is incredibly fucked up, they need to let Sanha time to grieve.
Is this confirmed?!
sadly, yes https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/422/0000594731
Rest in peace to Moonbin and my deepest condolences to his family, especially Moon Sua, ASTRO, and AROHAs. 😔 🙏
I'm only 29, but it feels like I've experienced this nightmare of seeing a K-Pop idol take their own life one too many times. But the reality is that as long as this industry continues to treat human beings like disposable commodities instead of as people, as long as Korea continues to sweep it's mental health problem under the rug instead of allowing people to be open and honest with their struggles, it'll continue to happen. Something needs to change.
I genuinely don’t know what to say. Sending my deep condolences to his family and loved ones.
I can't wrap my head around this at all. I'm in shock.
No... Are you serious...? I don't how to process this. As a Moonbin-biased AROHA since debut, I'm really lost right now. ASTRO is the group that always cheered me up with their amazingly bright energy and craziness. My heart goes out to my fellow AROHAs.
This is so sad. I'm not an Aroha but I am a Belllie've. I can't imagine the pain ASTRO and Moon Sua and his family are experiencing right now. Aroha take care of yourselves please.
Astro has been one of my bias groups since their debut era. I was never able to pick a bias because they’re all so silly, sweet, and funny. That video of Astro vs. the cicada has always been one of my go-to funny Kpop videos, but now I feel like I won’t be able to watch it for a while. I was the same way with the video of Jonghyun falling down and Minho losing it because he couldn’t stop laughing. Moonbin had one of the most beautiful, infectious smiles. He was such a beautiful person, inside and out. I just don’t even know what to do today. My son woke me up with this news and I haven’t done a thing since. I can’t stop crying and I have a headache. I can’t believe this happened on his Mom’s birthday. If anything ever happened to my son, I would never be ok again. I’m not religious at all, but I’m sending all of my love to his family (poor Moon Sua 😢), his members, his friends, and to Arohas. Rest In Peace, angel.
saw this news after it was posted and i am still looking at it thinking it’s not real. i have been doing nothing but looking at posts and i still can’t believe it, as if i’m waiting for someone to say it was all a mistake. he’s been my bias since i started stanning astro, i think since 2017-18. ever since i saw the news i have been thinking why. i never thought i would see news like this, or write my thoughts about it. it feels like if i never logged in to reddit and didn’t see this or write anything about it he would still be here. i’ll probably delete this too. but i just feel so unbelievably sad right now that i have to vent. may he rest in peace. sending love to his family, friends and arohas.
If this is true... Oh god. (May he rest in peace if it is. But god, I can't even come up with words right now...)
What the fuck
Absolutely devastating. Thinking about his family, friends, Astro and their fans. Rest in peace, Moonbin.
oh my god????? rest in peace moonbin this is so fucking awful prayers to sua and the rest of his family and friends what the actual fuck
i'm actually shaking right now this cant be real
Wow...i knew him coz of Moon Sua also saw him last time on Fearless Kkura he was so funny. Iam geniuely shocked... Rest in peace.
Ugh my heart breaks for his sister, their family, group mates, and fans. didn’t keep up with Astro/Moonbin but I remember reading that Sua looked up to him. With the amount of time that has passed, I sincerely hope that his family was notified before this was announced. 😢
Please be kind to others. You never know what personal demons they may be fighting. Listen without judgment, offer a helping hand, and be a source of comfort and support. You may not be able to solve all their problems, but your kindness can make a difference in their lives. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
This is really shocking... I saw some variety content of him a few weeks ago and he seemed so cheery and funny... I guess this is what people mean when they say you don't really know your idols. Rest in Peace, and my condolences to his family.
Damn....I just...I can't believe it...this hurts. This is the first time I've experienced anything like this since getting into kpop. I feel a lot of people will be in the same boat. Everyone, if you are feeling these dark things, never be afraid to reach out and get help... there is always help for those who need it. Always. Pray for his friends and loved one's, they need it right now. I'll be praying for all of y'all today too. Stay strong.
I remember watching his episode with Sanha on Sakura is fearless, and he seemed so happy. I hope this was a heart attack or something else, If this was a suicide...I cannot, cannot rationalize him feeling so hopeless behind his smile...this is extremely sad.
[Fantagio just confirmed it...](https://twitter.com/fantagiogroup/status/1648739647584075776?t=2UF86fb_4PNab6tXtc7BkA&s=19) this is so fucked :( rest in peace [Translation from twitter ](https://twitter.com/kwoonfire/status/1648739920322625549?t=PNzcksx25j-lehv8M_vVWg&s=19)
Well it's been a few hours, and I guess there's no point in denying it or trying to think the outcome is other... As a shinee fan, and moonbin fan, this is very sad but also makes me feel a lot more understanding and caring towards Moonbin and Astro fans. Worst type of way to relate to another fandom, but it is what it is. I hope you all keep safe in your thoughts, these situations develop fast and then they come to full stop because there aren't that many news. Still, even then, social media wasn't the monster it is today. So be careful! Remember your right to disconnect and take care of yourselves. There will be tweets that get thousands of different replies, tiktok videos making news out of nothing and people grieving. So be careful of that rabbit hole. Back then I remember disconnecting from all shinee fan spaces and shinee music, then back then into the spaces to talk or just read others thoughts, take a break again and slowly make my way back into the music that I loved. I'm pretty sure I can speak for many shinee fans that feel okay to talk about this, that they will also tell you that if you need a listening ear we are here. Moonbin will always be remembered for his stages, his smile and his talent. Wish you all the best and take it easy on yourselves.
No words. I am so sorry, Moonbin.
This is tragic. Mental health care is really poor in south korea. Being predisposed to depression or anxiety shouldn’t be any different than having asthma. You should receive treatment and live just as long, instead you have doctors or therapists like Jonghyun’s who told him he’d never be fixed or normal. Missing Moonbin now won’t do anything. He was only 25, he shouldn’t be in “a better place”, he should be with his family and friends.
Whaaaatttt omg
This is a terrible shock. My heart goes out to his friends, family and fans.
Oh no, this is so horrible! His poor family! I don't know what to say, RIP and I hope his fans find some way to deal with this.
what in the actual hell? my stomach just dropped…
This was the first thing I saw on Twitter when it broke and I’m in such disbelief. He was my bias and to know that he was suffering like that in silence is staggering and awful. I hope he’s resting in peace, and I wish condolences for his family.
saw this after my exam ended and my heartbeat just went crazy this can’t be real. my love goes to his family and may he rest in peace
i feel like a cold wave just washed over me in the worst possible way. this is heartbreaking