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Moonbin & Sanha Weverse Community To Shut Down This Week

The Moonbin & Sanha Weverse Community is officially shutting down. ASTRO’s agency FANTAGIO decided to close the recently opened community following the passing of Moon Bin earlier in April.

ASTRO Agency Announces Moonbin & Sanha Weverse Community Shut Down

FANTAGIO issued a statement regarding the status of the Moonbin & Sanha Weverse Community. According to the statement, the agency has decided to suspend the community following Moon Bin’s sudden passing.

#아스트로 의 유닛 문빈&산하와 전 세계 아로하 여러분을 위한 #MOONBIN_SANHA 공식 팬 커뮤니티가 위버스에 오픈했습니다!🎊

앞으로 #문빈_산하 는 #위버스 를 통해 다채로운 활동 소식을 전하고 전 세계 아로하와 더 가까이 소통할 예정입니다.💜

👉https://t.co/pUVBZSoRve #ASTRO #Weverse pic.twitter.com/0FZVQ7lldc

— Weverse (@weverseofficial) April 17, 2023

“All services within Moonbin & Sanha’s Weverse platform will end on April 30,” it read. “Following the termination of service, it will not be possible to view or upload posts, photos, or videos on all menus, and it will not be possible to enter the community following the end of service.”

The agency urged fans to “back up the content” that they wish to save. “We apologize for the inconvenience caused in using the service,” the statement concluded.

Moonbin & Sanha was an active ASTRO subunit before Moon Bin passed away earlier in April. The Weverse Community had been opened following their latest comeback with the album ‘Incense’. Moonbin passed away on April 19, just two days after the community was opened.

Sanha has kept his silence following his subunit partner’s passing. However, he left an emotional handwritten letter at Moonbin’s memorial space in front of the FANTAGIO building.

“Hyung, are you well? I miss you so much,” he wrote. “Your image still lingers in front of my eyes. I know if I show such a weak side, you’ll give me a scolding, but just let me stay like this a little longer.”

He added, “I promise to be happy, just like you told me to. I’ll keep that promise for certain. Know that I love you a lot, and I love you.”

Moonbin is survived by his parents and sister Moon Sua, the main rapper for the girl group BILLLIE. Sua served as chief mourner at Moon Bin’s funeral last week.

FANTAGIO Extends Moonbin’s Memorial Space Until June

The memorial space for the late ASTRO member Moon Bin is moving to a new location. FANTAGIO announced that they are moving the memorial place where fans can continue to leave good memories. The company also confirmed that the memorial will be kept up for an extended duration until June.

ASTRO Agency Extends Moonbin’s Memorial Space

FANTAGIO had previously announced that the memorial space for Moonbin will be open until April 30. However, a more recent statement confirms that the memorial, currently set up in front of the agency’s building, will be moved to a new location. This will allow them to keep the memorial open for a longer period.

“After taking into consideration the opinions of the many AROHA who found it difficult to visit the memorial space within the limited time period, we have decided to extend the visitation period until June 6, the 49th day since [Moonbin’s] passing, so that the memorial space can be used a bit longer,” the statement reads.

In the Buddhist tradition, there is a belief that it takes 49 days for the spirit of the deceased to reach the next realm. This belief is widely held in Korea.

Moonbin’s Memorial Space Moved To A New Location

FANTAGIO confirmed that the new memorial space will be on the rooftop of the agency’s building.

“We plan to prepare a new memorial space in a location where [mourners] can fully concentrate on mourning,” said the agency. “Starting from April 28, the memorial space that was located at the front door of the Fantagio building, inside the parking lot, and behind the building will be gradually moved to the rooftop of the company building.”

“As a result, the memorial space that we set up on one side of the parking lot will only be available for use until April 30, and we ask for your understanding in this regard,” it adds.

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.