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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.

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Cha Eun Woo Will Participate in Thai Event Despite ASTRO Member Moonbin’s Passing

Cha Eun Woo made the difficult decision to continue working despite his time of mourning. The ASTRO member will participate in a cultural event in Thailand. The event will take place just a week after fellow ASTRO member Moonbin passed away.

Cha Eun Woo Confirms Participation in Thailand Concert This April

PRESTIGE Entertainment is the agency behind ‘KonnecThai’, a cultural event set in Thailand aimed at bridging the country with South Korea through music. On April 24, the company issued a statement confirming that Cha Eun Woo will participate in the event.

“After sufficient discussion with the organizer, Fantagio, and the artist, it has been decided to proceed with participation in this event as planned,” the statement read.

The statement also addressed ASTRO member Moonbin’s passing and expressed the organizer’s sympathy for his family and friends.

“Considering Cha Eun-Woo’s emotions is the most important factor. We will do our best to accommodate Cha Eun-Woo, all of the artists, partners, and fans of all artists who will be attending this ‘KonnecThai’ event and make ‘KonnecThai’ a place where everyone can share a memorable moment,” it read.

Cha Eun Woo recently returned to South Korea to attend Moonbin’s wake and funeral. He was previously in the US for international promotions and had attended Coachella 2023.

Moonbin passed away in his apartment in Gangnam on April 19, 2023. The cause of death is still under investigation. His family has decided to have a private ceremony for the idol and the wake was attended by close friends. Moonbin’s sister BILLLIE rapper Moon Sua served as chief mourner at his wake. The other ASTRO members MJ, JinJin, and Sanha all attended the wake as well.

‘KonnecThai’ is a cultural musical event that will feature Thai and South Korean artists. The concert will take place on April 30, 2023, at the IMPACT Exhibition Hall 6-7 in Thailand.

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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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SHINee’s Taemin Pays Tribute To Moonbin in Emotional Post

Taemin is paying tribute to the late Moon Bin. The SHINee maknae shared a short but emotional message for the late ASTRO member. The message happens to be the perfect tribute to the young idol.

SHINee’s Taemin Shares A Touching Message for Moon Bin

The sudden passing of Moonbin left people stunned and several South Korean personalities have expressed their sympathy to his family, friends, and fans. It didn’t take long before Taemin himself learned about the news and immediately posted a tribute of his own.

Lee Tae-min shared the message as an Instagram Story on his official social media account. Although the message doesn’t mention Moonbin, it is clear that the SHINee singer posted the message for him.

“I remember seeing you shining on stage. I hope you’re happy there, just as you’ve always been sparkling,” Taemin wrote.

Netizens were moved by his words and began resharing the message on social media. Both SHINee and ASTRO fans loved how Taemin’s message paid tribute to Moonbin. The hopeful message resonated with everyone since it was hopeful and bright.

Taemin’s post was a welcome one considering he is someone who understands the pain of losing someone. The members of SHINee also dealt with the loss of a fellow member when Jonghyun died in 2017. The main vocalists’ passing was sudden and a complete shock to the K-pop industry.

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.

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 has flown back to Seoul to attend the funeral.

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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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Moon Bin Funeral: BILLIE Sua Cancels Schedules To Be Chief Mourner, ASTRO Members Attend Wake

Moon Sua is taking a break from promotions for her family. The BILLLIE rapper will serve as chief mourner at the funeral of her brother Moon Bin. In line with this, the girl group has cancelled or postponed their schedules for the rest of the week. Meanwhile, the remaining ASTRO members are attending Moonbin’s wake.

BILLLIE Cancels Schedules In Support of Moon Sua’s Family

BILLLIE’s agency Mystic River issued a statement on the group’s official fan cafe. “We notify you of the cancellation and/or postponement of all schedules planned for this week,” it read.

“In the case of the fan sign events, we plan to notify you of rescheduled dates and further details in a subsequent statement, and in the case of all other broadcast appearance schedules, we also intend on uploading separate notices soon,” it continues.

The statement does not indicate the reason for the cancellation or postponement, but it doesn’t need to. A previous report reveals Sua’s brother Moon Bin passed away on April 19, 2023. Since then, multiple reports confirm that the BILLLIE rapper will serve as chief mourner at her brother’s funeral.

Moon Sua is the younger sister of ASTRO member Moon Bin who was found dead in his home in Gangnam on April 19. She debuted with BILLLIE in November 2021.

In related news, the remaining members of ASTRO are attending Moonbin’s wake. Leader JinJin and maknae Sanha were the first to arrive at the site. Eldest member MJ, who has enlisted for military service, requested an emergency leave to support Moon Bin’s family. Finally, Cha Eun Woo is reportedly flying back to Seoul and will attend the funeral.

Moon Bin started out as a child model appearing in the TVXQ music video for their song “Balloons.” He made his acting debut in 2009’s “Boys Over Flowers” playing the young So Yi Jung. Moonbin debuted as a member of ASTRO in 2016.

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BREAKING: ASTRO Member Moonbin has Passed Away at 25

Moonbin has passed away at the age of 25. The ASTRO member died in his home and Fantagio issued a statement addressing the idol’s untimely demise.

Moonbin Found Dead In Gangnam Home

Moonbin’s manager visited his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul and found the idol’s body on April 19 at 8:10 PM KST. The manager quickly called the police who speculated the cause of death.

ASTRO’s agency Fantagio issued a statement addressing Moonbin’s passing.

“On April 19, ASTRO member Moon Bin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky,” the statement read.

“It is incomparable to the sorrow of the bereaved families who left their beloved sons and brothers, but the members of ASTRO, fellow artists, and executives and employees of Fantagio are deeply mourning the deceased in such great grief and shock,” it continued.

The statement adds, “It is all the most heartbreaking to tell the sudden news to the fans who supported Moon Bin and gave him generous love. It is more heartbreaking because we know the heart of the deceased who always loved and thought of the fans more than anyone else.”

Fantagio Addresses Malicious Reports About Moonbin’s Death

Fantagio also asked people “to refrain from speculative reports and malicious reports” as respect for “the bereaved families.” The statement further adds that “the funeral will be held as quietly as possible.”

Moon Bin started out as a child model appearing in the TVXQ music video for their song “Balloons.” He made his acting debut in 2009’s “Boys Over Flowers” playing the young So Yi Jung. Moonbin debuted as a member of ASTRO in 2016, joining fellow actor Cha Eun Woo.

Moon Bin remained active as an actor playing lead roles in “Soul Plate”, “Mermaid Prince”, and “Mermaid Prince: The Beginning”. He is part of the ASTRO subunit Moonbin & Sanha which was scheduled for a fan con in Jakarta this May.

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