ASTRO's Moonbin Passes Away, Agency Issues Statement

 On April 19, ASTRO's Moonbin was found without life in his residence in Gangnam by his manager.

Police stated that it appears he took his own life and currently discussing a possible autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.

On April 20, Fantagio released a statement.

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.

Dispatch reported that after finishing his Bangkok stint on April 8, he stated, 

I wasn't feeling well, but I'm fine now. If there is something to confess, it was a bit difficult. I'm sorry that it seemed a little obvious. I'm trying to get better. I promise that I will recover one by one and make Roha happy.

Before his passing, he was scheduled to perform at the Dream Concert series as part of the ASTRO unit Moonbin and Sana set to perform in Tokyo and Osaka next month. 

Cha Eun Woo, who is currently in the United States, returned home immediately and other members were also shocked by his passing. 

Rest in peace Moonbin.