K-Pop star Moonbin found dead in apartment

Singer Moonbin, member of the group k-pop ASTRO, was found dead in his apartment on Wednesday, April 19. He was only 25 years old.

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The body was found by the singer's manager and the news was shared by the artist's press office, in an official note signed by the company Fantagio.

“It is painful to share this news so suddenly to fans who supported Moonbin and sent him their love,” it reads. "We are heartbroken because we know the feelings of the artist, who has always loved and thought of his fans more than anyone else." Read the full note at the end of the text.

Still in the text, the company asks that people refrain from “speculative and malicious reports” so that the artist's family does not get upset during this period of mourning. The advisory made the request because the cause of death of the artist has not yet been disclosed.

According to the local police, a possibility of

autopsy to determine the exact cause of the singer's death. Meanwhile, the corporation works with the hypothesis of suicide.

“Rest well my angel”, write fans

Fans around the world mourned Moonbin's sudden and untimely death. “Nothing will hurt you anymore. Rest well my angel,” wrote one fan on Twitter. “My Moonbin. I loved every moment of you and will love you forever,” wrote another.

“You were the reason someone smiled for a day. His smile and charm made a person happy. But now I'm heartbroken that you had to suffer, that life failed you. I'm not good with words, but I believe you're in a better place now”, posted another admirer of the artist.

Read Fantasio's note in full:

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

Although we cannot compare our sadness with the pain that bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives and employees mourn the deceased in great sadness and shock.

It is even more painful to deliver this news so suddenly to the fans who supported Moonbin and sent him their love. We are heartbroken because we know the feelings of the deceased, who always loved and thought of his fans more than anyone else.

We sincerely ask that you refrain from speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are in a state of great sadness and grief due to the sudden news, can honor the deceased.

According to the wishes of the bereaved families, the funeral will be carried out in the most discreet way possible with family members and company colleagues.

Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased.

Who was Moonbin?

The singer debuted as a member of ASTRO in 2016, but also has works in the duo Moonbin & Sanha on his resume. They even had a concert schedule in Brazil, scheduled for June 5th. The tour would also pass through Mexico and Chile.

First of all, we would like to apologize for the sad and heartbreaking news.

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