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SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan Shares Personal Clips With ASTRO’s Moon Bin in Recent Song Cover

SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan included clips of ASTRO's Moon Bin in his recent cover. Credit: YouTube/SEVENTEEN

In celebration of his birthday on January 16, Seungkwan of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN released a cover of Choi Yu Ree’s “Shape.” As it is intended to be a gift for the fans, the idol shared that he personally edited the music video for the cover.

In the five-minute video, the vocalist shared personal clips he took with the people close to him. Some who made an appearance are his fellow SEVENTEEN members, his relatives, his dog Bookkeu, and fellow friends in the K-pop industry, which are often referred to as the 98-liners. 

But what made fans extra sentimental is the clips involving his dear friend Moon Bin from the boy group ASTRO. Notably, the 25-year-old singer, who sadly passed away in April 2023, is known to be close friends with Seungkwan.

Moreover, Seungkwan has been very vocal with his love and longing for the ASTRO member.  In the video, some clips showed the two hanging out in a park and posing for a photobooth. One clip also showed Moon Bin happily blowing candles on a cake.

After releasing the cover, Seungkwan continued to talk about Moon Bin in his birthday live. There, he said that there are a lot of good memories with Moon Bin that he wanted to share. “I didn’t want to keep dwelling in sadness, because he is a friend I like so much,” Seungkwan told his fans.

Fans get emotional over the friendship of Seungkwan and Moon Bin

Upon seeing the music video, both SEVENTEEN and ASTRO’s fans — CARATs and AROHAs, were moved by Seungkwan’s warm gesture. Many said that they cried after listening and watching the cover.

On social media, CARATs showered Seungkwan with positive words. Knowing that the singer had gone through a difficult time in 2023, the fans wished for Seungkwan’s good health, safety and happiness. 

 

Aside from the SEVENTEEN fanbase, AROHAs also expressed their gratitude to Seungkwan for sharing his personal memories of Moon Bin. One fan said:“It feels like getting an update for him after a long time.” Another stated: “Thank you for sharing your beautiful moments with our Binnie and thank you for being his best friend.”

Most of the fans were also touched by the video. Moreover, several said that Seungkwan’s cover felt like an early gift to commemorate Moon Bin’s birthday, which will be on January 26.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan included clips of ASTRO’s Moon Bin in his recent cover. Credit: YouTube/SEVENTEEN

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FANTAGIO Closes Memorial Space of Astro’s Moonbin Following Backlash

Moonbin poses for ASTRO's 2023 Season's Greetings. Credit: Facebook/ASTRO

FANTAGIO, the agency representing the K-pop group ASTRO, has announced the immediate closure of Moonbin‘s long-term memorial space. On Sunday, December 3, the label released a statement in response to the opinions expressed by AROHA, ASTRO‘s official fan club.

Since June, Moonbin’s memorial site, or also called Moon Space, has been located at Gukcheongsa Temple near Namhanseong. At the time, the agency said that they’d like the site to be a “space that AROHA can comfortably visit anytime and feel at least a little soothed and comforted.” 

But Fantagio recently relocated the memorial site to Seonunsa Temple and had it opened on Saturday, December 2. However, the sudden move was met with backlash from fans, with some even speculating the relationship between Fantagio and the Seonunsa Temple. 

On social media, ASTRO fans have started a campaign denouncing Fantagio. According to fans, the label signed business agreements with the temple, making them question the motives behind the move as it could possibly a way for the agency to exploit the late idol for tourism purposes. Some were also concerned at how the new location was farther from Seoul, making it more inaccessible to fans. 

On top of that, fans also expressed discomfort with the public display of Moonbin’s life, requesting that his belongings should be returned to his family. “Please grant him a peaceful rest,” the fans said. 

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In response to these accusations, Fantagio clarified that they had not entered into any agreement or contract with Seonunsa Temple. Furthermore, they also emphasized that there was no financial interest behind the relocation. 

“The reason for relocating the Moon Space from Gukcheongsa Temple to Seonunsa Temple was due to safety concerns for visitors in the winter and for enshrining a permanent memorial tablet for Moonbin. We decided to relocate because Gukcheongsa Temple is a branch temple belonging to Seonunsa Temple,” the agency explained.

Furthermore, the label added that it was the executives and employees of Fantagio who personally prepared the memorial space at Seonunsa Temple for several days as a way to show their love for Moonbin. After addressing the rumors, the agency also announced plans to take strong legal action against those perpetuating these false claims. 

As of writing, fans are waiting on the label’s next moves regarding Moonbin’s memorial space. Moonbin passed away on April 29 at the age of 25. 

Featured image: Moonbin poses for ASTRO’s 2023 Season’s Greetings. Credit: Facebook/ASTRO

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ASTRO Commemorates 3rd Unit Debut Anniversary of Moonbin and Sanha

ASTRO shares a photo of Moonbin and Sanha during the unit's 'Diffusion' tour. Credit:Twitter/ASTRO Staff

On Thursday, September 14, ASTRO’s first sub-unit, Moonbin and Sanha, marked their third debut anniversary. And both the ASTRO members and their fans, AROHAs, made sure to celebrate the duo’s milestone.

ASTRO’s leader Jinjin, sent his congratulatory message through the group’s official X (former Twitter) account. Sharing some photos of him with Moonbin and Sanha, he greeted the two, whom he called “little brothers.

Meanwhile, their fellow member and actor Cha Eun Woo also sent a greeting of his own through his Instagram. On his stories, he shared a video clip from Moonbin and Sanha’s fan concert tour.

Moreover, he affectionately referred to the duo as the Ddankong Unit. As the two got it from a mixture of their respective nicknames, with Sanha as “DDana” and Moonbin as “Dalkong.”

For his part, Sanha brought to social media his happiness with this achievement. Sharing a behind the scene clip of him and Moonbin from the filming of the music video of “Madness” MV, the singer simply wrote “Happy 3rd anniversary.” 

Moreover, Sanha has also greeted their unit in June as they celebrated their 1000th day since debut.

Additionally, ASTRO STAFF also made sure to congratulate Sanha and Moonbin. “Eternal strongest unit Ddankong! Congratulations on your third anniversary,” they wrote, alongside more photos of the two. 

All the love for the Moonbin and Sanha

AROHAs, the group’s fandom, were overflowing with emotions upon hearing the members’ greetings.

“To our one & only Ddankong, happy 3rd anniversary. We’ll never thank you enough for allowing us to experience true happiness through your music, talent, and friendship. We’ll make sure your legacy lives on,” one fan affectionately expressed.

Understandably, AROHAs are even more sentimental as this is Sanha’s first time celebrating the duo’s anniversary alone. On April 19, Moonbin passed away at 25 years old. 

Throughout their career, Moonbin and Sanha released a total of three mini albums. First was In and Out in 2020, then Refuge in 2022, and then their third and last EP Incense in 2023.

Before Moonbin’s passing, the Ddankong duo were in the midst of their Diffusion fan concert tour. Following Moonbin’s demise, the duo’s Weverse community has been shut down. But FANTAGIO Music will be releasing a DVD of the unit’s DIFFUSION fan concert tour, and all sales would be donated. 

As for Sanha’s future activities, the singer is set to star in the historical romance film Suunjapbang. Said film will be released on December 16.

Featured image: ASTRO shares a photo of Moonbin and Sanha during the unit’s ‘Diffusion’ tour. Credit:Twitter/ASTRO Staff

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FANTAGIO Will Take Legal Action Against Malicious Rumors About ASTRO’s Moonbin

FANTAGIO is taking malicious rumors about the late Moonbin very seriously. The agency announced that they are taking legal action against netizens spreading unconfounded rumors about the ASTRO member.

FANTAGIO Threatens To Take Legal Action Against Netizens Spreading Fake Rumors About Late ASTRO Member Moon Bin

FANTAGIO issued a statement regarding their plans to face the fake rumors about Moon Bin.

“While we initially planned to proceed with this quietly, because there are many fans who are worried about our artist, we have decided to make a brief statement to inform you of our plans,” the statement read.

“Recently, we have become aware of severely malicious posts that have gone too far, and we decided that we could no longer just sit by and watch,” it continued. “Therefore, we are already in the process of taking legal action. We are also informing you that, if similar incidents should arise again in the future, we will respond with strong legal action without leniency then as well.”

“We also plan to ramp up our monitoring, and we will continue to respond [to malicious posts] with strong legal action. Once again, we would like to emphasize that there will be no leniency whatsoever in carrying out [this legal response],” it concluded.

Moonbin’s Mother Pens Emotional Letter Asking People To Stop Spreading Fake Rumors

Moonbin’s mother had previously shared a letter on ASTRO’s official fan cafe. In the letter, she urges people to stop spreading rumors about the “Mermaid Prince” actor.

“These kinds of rumors are so difficult for me to see as a mother, and I am also worried that because of these false rumors, many people will suffer damages, and the fans who have been grieving for my son might suffer heartbreak,” she wrote.

“I don’t want my son to become fodder for gossip, and I entreat you to please not start any more rumors or spread unconfirmed facts,” she added. “I don’t want the fans whom Bin loved so dearly to live on with broken hearts.”

She concluded, “I sincerely thank all of you for your heartfelt mourning.”

Moonbin passed away in his home on April 19, 2023. The cause of death was not officially revealed.

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Moonbin’s Mother Requests People To Stop Spreading Fake Rumors About Late ASTRO Member

Moonbin’s mother is stepping up in defense of her late son. Moon Bin’s mom is requesting people to stop spreading fake rumors about the late ASTRO member.

Moon Bin’s Mother Issues Statement Regarding Fake Rumors About Late ASTRO Singer

ASTRO’s agency FANTAGIO recently shared a letter on the group’s official fan page. The letter was penned by Moonbin’s mother and her message is addressed to AROHAs.

“First, I received a lot of comfort from the sincerity of the fans who, even though it was a long distance to travel, came all the way to [Moonbin’s memorial spaces] and wrote heartfelt letters and brought flowers. Truly, I sincerely thank you,” she wrote. “I hope that all the fans also find comfort and stay in good health.”

She then explains that she learned about fake rumors being spread about Moon Bin.

“The reason that I ended up writing this letter is because, even though I know everyone is mourning and grieving for my son, I’ve seen that there have been groundless rumors starting in a small minority of online communities,” she wrote.

“These kinds of rumors are so difficult for me to see as a mother, and I am also worried that because of these false rumors, many people will suffer damages, and the fans who have been grieving for my son might suffer heartbreak,” she continued.

“I don’t want my son to become fodder for gossip, and I entreat you to please not start any more rumors or spread unconfirmed facts,” she added. “I don’t want the fans whom Bin loved so dearly to live on with broken hearts.”

She concluded, “I sincerely thank all of you for your heartfelt mourning.”

Moon Bin Cause of Death Not Yet Revealed

Moonbin passed away in his home on April 19, 2023. The cause of death was not officially revealed. His sister BILLLIE rapper Moon Sua served as chief mourner at his funeral which was attended by fellow ASTRO members and close friends.

Soon after Moon Bin’s passing, FANTAGIO opened a memorial space in front of the agency’s building. The space was later moved to the roof deck so fans can continue to leave letters for the late idol.

The memorial site has now been moved to an area in Gukcheongsa Temple at Namhansangseong, FANTAGIO confirmed that the space will be opened long-term as long as fans follow the rules and regulations.

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BILLLIE’s Sua Breaks Silence on Late Brother Moonbin’s Passing

Moon Sua has finally broken her silence. The BILLLIE rapper has shared a new post on social media more than a month after her brother’s passing. Sua’s latest post pays tribute to the late ASTRO member Moonbin on his 49th day of passing.

Moon Sua Breaks Silence on Moonbin’s 49th Day of Passing

Moon Sua has kept her silence since April 20, a day after her brother Moonbin passed away in his home in Gangnam. The BILLLIE member also went into hiatus, choosing not to promote with the rest of the group.

As of June 7, Moon Sua returned to her personal Instagram account. She posted a brief black-and-white video featuring herself and Moon Bin practicing together.

“As rumored, Mr. Door-Frame-Moon’s backside was as broad as a door frame and warm,” Sua wrote. “I should’ve climbed on it some more when I had the chance.”

“Next time I see you, give me more rides,” she continued. “My dearest, one and only brother. Still, always, and forever, I’ll love you on and on. Don’t be sick, be healthy, eat your meals, and be happy.”

Moon Sua’s post coincides with Moonbin’s 49th day of passing. On the same day, a new memorial space for the “Mermaid Prince” actor was opened at Gukcheongsa Buddhist Temple. Fellow ASTRO members Cha Eun Woo and Sanha were the first to visit the memorial site before it opened at Namhansangseong.

Moonbin’s younger sister had previously left a letter at his memorial space set up in front of the FANTAGIO building.

“Oppa, it’s me, your one and only precious sister Sua,” she wrote. “I came to visit (the memorial) too. I cried so much so I’m going to stop crying now. I’ll smile more now. I’m going to do what I want to and be happy. So, I hope you are going to be happy there. Please watch over your sister, if I’m doing well or now.”

Moon Sua served as chief mourner at her brother’s funeral. It has not yet been confirmed whether she will resume activities with BILLLIE.

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ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo Pays Tribute to Moonbin In 10cm Cover

Cha Eun Woo dropped a beautiful gift for fans as well as a beloved friend. The ASTRO member paid tribute to Moonbin in a touching cover of 10cm’s “Stalker”.

Cha Eun Woo Covers Moonbin’s Favorite Song ‘Stalker’ By 10cm

The new cover was uploaded on Cha Eun Woo’s official YouTube channel. In the video, the “True Beauty” actor delivers a beautiful rendition of the 10cm song “Stalker”.

Fans were quick to note that the song was chosen as a tribute to the late Moonbin. The “Mermaid Prince” actor had always loved “Stalker” and would constantly sing it. AROHAs also noted that the video was uploaded at 2:23 a.m. KST, or 2/23, which is ASTRO’s debut date.

Cha Eun Woo himself made sure people understood that he was paying tribute to Moon Bin. Before the video was posted, Lee Dongmin had shared several photos of Moonbin in his Instagram Story.

Not surprisingly, 10cm was pleased with Cha Eun Woo’s cover. Kwon Jungyeol’s official YouTube channel left a comment on the video.

“Thank you for the wonderful call,” they wrote. Cha Eun Woo immediately pinned the comment on the post.

Moonbin’s body was found in his home in Gangnam on April 19, 2023, at 8:10 PM KST. His funeral was a private event attended by family and friends. All members of ASTRO were present for the funeral.

Since Moonbin’s passing, ASTRO’s agency FANTAGIO has set up a memorial space on their building’s rooftop. Although it was initially set up in front of the building, the company decided to move the memorial space to a new location. This way, fans can continue to pay tribute to Moon Bin until the first week of June.

In related news, Cha Eun Woo was recently confirmed to be in negotiations to star in a new drama “Wonderful World”. He is expected to work alongside veteran actress Kim Nam Joo and Kim Kang Woo.

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ASTRO Fans Believe Moon Bin is Watching Over Cha Eun Woo In Recent Schedule

Cha Eun Woo has gone back to work despite the recent passing of fellow ASTRO member Moon Bin. However, it looks like Moonbin is assuring his hyung amidst the difficult situation. AROHAs believe that a sweet miracle at Eunwoo’s recent schedule was a sign from the late idol.

ASTRO Fans Spot ‘Sweet Miracle’ At Cha Eun Woo’s Thai Event

It was previously confirmed that Cha Eun Woo will participate in ‘KonnecThai’, a cultural event set in Thailand aimed at bridging the country with South Korea through music. This was decided by Eunwoo and his agency FANTAGIO. It is believed that the “True Beauty” actor wanted to stay busy to avoid feeling sad over Moonbin’s passing.

On April 29, Cha Eun Woo finally made his first public appearance since the tragedy. ASTRO fans who attended the event immediately noticed several dandelion seeds floating around the location. It didn’t take long for AROHAs to see this as a sign from Moonbin.

The Significance of Moon Bin’s Dandelion Seeds

Moon Bin passed away on April 19, 2023. His last post on ASTRO’s Twitter account featured a photo of dandelion and a hopeful message.

“AROHA, it’s dandelion flower seeds. Dandelion flower seeds~ ride the wind and spread far and wide!” Moon Bin wrote.

He added in a second tweet, “Gently go and tickle the people who are precious to me, letting them know that Spring has come.”

Cha Eun Woo’s Heartbreaking Letter To Moonbin

Cha Eun Woo was overseas when Moon Bin passed away. However, he immediately flew back home to attend the “Mermaid Prince” actor’s funeral. Eunwoo also wrote an emotional letter for Moonbin which he left on his dongsaeng‘s memorial space.

“Bin-ah. I really miss you tonight. You bad friend. I couldn’t sleep so Sanha and I came by on a little walk. Are you getting some good sleep? All of those things I used to do with you, the most ordinary things, the most trivial things, I miss it all so much and I regret it all so much…” he wrote.

“In your moon world, be some hundred times happier. Everything you left behind, I’ll take care of it and shoulder it in your place, so don’t worry too much. You worked hard. I love you and I’m sorry, my friend,” Cha Eun Woo concluded.

Moonbin’s memorial space will be moved to the FANTAGIO building’s rooftop and will be open for visitation until June 2023.

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Moon Sua Pens Emotional Letter To Late Brother Moonbin

Moon Sua has a heartbreaking message for her late brother. The BILLLIE rapper left an emotional letter addressed to Moonbin at the memorial space dedicated to the late ASTRO member. The message has since left fans and netizens alike in tears as they remember Moon Bin’s love for his sister.

Moon Sua’s Letter To Moonbin Leaves Fans In Tears

A memorial space has been provided outside Moonbin’s agency FANTAGIO‘s building. The photos of the idol’s memorial space reveal that many fans have left gifts and letters for him. In the pictures, Moon Sua’s letter stands out for its heartfelt message.

“Oppa, it’s me, your one and only precious sister Sua,” she wrote. “I came to visit (the memorial) too. I cried so much so I’m going to stop crying now. I’ll smile more now. I’m going to do what I want to and be happy. So, I hope you are going to be happy there. Please watch over your sister, if I’m doing well or now.”

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Sua continues, “I’ll live diligently for your sake too. Don’t stop me. Still, if things get hard, I’ll come to you to vent out so you have to comfort me. You’ve worked so hard until now. I love you so much and I’ll forever be your younger sister. Moon siblings forever.”

It’s a truly emotional message and netizens are empathizing with Moon Sua. ASTRO fans are also thanking Moonbin’s sister for sharing her feelings about her loss. Both AROHAs and BILLLIE fans are expressing their support for the rapper in her time of mourning.

Moonbin’s body was found in his apartment in Gangnam on April 19, 2023, at 8:10 PM KST. The cause of death is still under investigation.

Moon Sua served as chief mourner at her brother’s wake which was also attended by ASTRO members MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun Woo, and Sanha.

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ASTRO Fans Pay Tribute to Moonbin In His Final Twitter Post

People are mourning the passing of Moon Bin and they are making themselves heard on a particular social media post. ASTRO fans are revisiting the singer’s final tweet on the idol group’s Twitter account. The post also drew the attention of netizens and people from different fandoms for its hopeful message.

Moonbin’s Final Tweet on ASTRO Twitter Account Gains Attention Following His Passing

On April 11, Moonbin posted a photo of a dandelion on the official ASTRO members’ Twitter account. The “Mermaid Prince” star had found it on a sidewalk and wanted to show it to his fans.

“AROHA, it’s dandelion flower seeds. Dandelion flower seeds~ ride the wind and spread far and wide!” Moon Bin wrote. He added in a second tweet, “Gently go and tickle the people who are precious to me, letting them know that Spring has come.”

It’s a sweet and hopeful message that AROHAs immediately cherished when it was first posted. However, the tweet has gained popularity following Moonbin’s unfortunate passing on April 19. Fans began leaving new comments on the tweet wishing Moon Bin has found his peace and flown like the dandelion seeds.

AROHAs were not the only ones leaving comments on the tweet. Netizens who heard the news and people from other fandoms also paid tribute to Moon Bin in his final post. They also expressed their support for the “Soul Plate” actor’s family and fans who are in mourning.

Moonbin’s body was found in his home in Gangnam on April 19, 2023, at 8:10 PM KST. The police have speculated but the cause of death is still under investigation.

The remaining members of ASTRO are attending Moonbin’s wake with the rest of his family. JinJin and Sanha were the first members to arrive at the site. Fellow member MJ, who is undergoing basic training for military service, filed for emergency leave so he could attend with the other idols. Cha Eun Woo is currently out of the country but will be flying back to Seoul to attend the funeral.

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