ASTRO'S Moonbin Passes Away at 25

On April 19th, Moonbin of the South Korean boy group, ASTRO, passed away at 25.

It was reported that Moonbin was found dead in his Gangnam home at around 8:10pm. He was found by his manager, who immediately called the authorities right away. The police mentioned that as it appeared Moonbin has taken his own life, they are in discussion for an autopsy to be considered in finding the cause of death.

The police stated:

"It appears that Moonbin took his own life. We are now currently discussing plans to hold an autopsy, in order to determine the exact cause of death."

Before this incident, Moonbin was booked at the Dream Concert, where he was supposed to perform as part of Moonbin & Sanha, the subunit of ASTRO.

Fantagio Entertainment released a statement earlier today, April 20, about the incident.

This is Fantagio. 

First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and heartbreaking news. 

On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky. 

Although it cannot compare to the grief of the bereaved family that had to part with their beloved son and brother, his fellow artists and the staff here at Fantagio, who have been together with him for a long time, are also deeply mourning the departed amidst tremendous shock and sorrow. 

It pains us even more to have to convey this sudden news to the fans who have given their unsparing love and support to Moonbin. Because we know all too well just how unparalleled the departed [Moonbin] was in his love for his fans, whom he was constantly thinking of, the grief is all the more overwhelming. 

In order for the bereaved family, who has fallen into great sorrow due to this sudden tragedy, to be able to respectfully mourn the departed and say their goodbyes, we entreat you to please refrain from speculative or malicious reports. 

In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible, with family, close friends, and agency colleagues in attendance. 

Once again, we express our deep mourning as the departed walks his final path.