A popular young K-Pop star Moonbin with millions of followers has been found dead at his home, leaving fans devastated.
What happened to K-Pop Idol Moonbin?
K-pop star Moonbin has died at the age of 25, his record label has announced. He was found unresponsive by his manager at his apartment in Seoul on Wednesday night, South Korean media quoted police as saying.
Moonbin’s record label, Fantagio, released a statement on Twitter on Wednesday confirming his death.
“First of all, I apologize for the sad and heartbreaking news,” the post, loosely translated, began. “On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky.”
According to the will of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible with family, friends, and company colleagues attending.
Cause of Death
Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group Astro, died on April 19 at his home in Seoul. He was 25. As per the source, the cause of death was suspected suicide. No official statement of cause has been released so far.
Local officials told Yonhap News TV that he was found dead around 8:10 p.m. local time by his manager in his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul after he reportedly did not show up for a rehearsal.
A translation of the statement from the police was provided by Soompi.com. It read, “It appears that Moonbin took his own life. We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.”
Moonbin is survived by his family, which includes his sister, Moon Sua, who is part of a K-pop group called Billlie, according to People.
Astro Member- Moonbin
Moonbin was a part of Astro from its debut in 2016 under Fantiago Entertainment. The group also counted MJ, Jinjin, Rocky, Cha Eun-woo, and Yoon San-ha as members.
Some of their hits are “All Night,” Breathless,” “Blue Flame” and “Candy Sugar Pop.” They have toured all over the world, including in the US and Australia, according to Concert Archives.
Moonbin was a part of Astro from its debut in 2016 under Fantiago Entertainment. The group also counted MJ, Jinjin, Rocky, Cha Eun-woo, and Yoon San-ha as members.
Some of their hits are “All Night,” Breathless,” “Blue Flame” and “Candy Sugar Pop.” They have toured all over the world, including in the US and Australia, according to Concert Archives.
Moonbin took a break because of Health Issues
According to TMZ, he took a break from performing in Astro in 2019 for health-related reasons. Throughout his career at Astro, Moonbin had been very open about his struggles with anxiety and stress. In an interview with a Korean media outlet, Newsen, in 2019, Moon shared that he dealt with anxiety since he was young, revealing that he had gone to therapy and taken medication to manage his symptoms
ASTRO celebrated their comeback with the new mini album “Blue Flame” on November 20 at a showcase, and they talked about promoting without Moonbin, their latest concept, and more. Moonbin is having to sit out the group’s comeback due to health issues, so ASTRO is promoting its new album with five members.
BELOVED SINGER
Moonbin’s first known appearance in a music video came in 2006 when he appeared in TVXQ’s video for their song Balloons. A child model before he became a pop culture phenomenon in South Korea, Moonbin was a trainee of Fantagio since he was in the fifth grade.
Moonbin and the other members of ASTRO made their first appearance together in the South Korean TV drama To Be Continued in 2015. The boy band hit the music scene in February 2016 with six members and released their five-song album Spring Up, which included the hit single Hide & Seek.
That same year, they were named one of the best new K-pop acts by Billboard. ASTRO released their latest album, Drive To The Starry Road, last May.
Struggles faced by K-Pop Idols
K-pop idols often go through a lot in the course of their careers. Constant media attention, pressure to perform, extreme diets, and online hate are just some of the by-products of being a celebrity with global influence.
Exhaustion, Uncertainty, & Relevance. One such example is the pressure to constantly practice, even if it is to the point of exhaustion. Many idols have mentioned cases of experiencing insomnia, sleep apnea, or even sleep deprivation as a result of long practice hours and/or stress.
Even after the practice has paid off and they have debuted, idols often find themselves starting another battle to prove their skills after debuting. Idols are under huge pressure to stay relevant as more and more groups debut each day. This is also applicable to their trainee period. From a company’s perspective, only the best can debut, which means that somebody might have to be let go.
Social Media Condolence
Jaymina Posted
She not only lost her brother but also her role model, her main supporter, and the source of her strength in life If you love Moonbin please give all your support to his sister Moon Sua Even if he won’t answer again, let her see that many fans will be with her.
19 years with TVXQ! Posted
We know Moonbin from this show. This baby shines so brightly, his eyes and lips smiling so pure and charming. Watching his career grow in ASTRO is a proud thing. Let us remember only their happy moments of him.
K-Pop Herald Posted
Members are arriving at Moonbin’s funeral altar. Fantagio said JinJin and Sanha have been with the bereaved family members since morning, while MJ has just arrived, with a special leave from the military to attend the funeral. Cha Eunwoo is flying in from the US.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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