Moonbin, a member of the K-pop band ASTRO, has passed away. He was 25. His music label, Fantagio, confirmed his death on 20 April.
Police said that he was found dead at his apartment in Gangnam neighbourhood of Seoul in the evening of 19 April by his manager, who reportedly visited his place as he was unable to contact the K-pop star.
Moonbin’s death comes as the latest shock to the South Korean entertainment industry.
Earlier in April, 26-year-old actress Jung Chae-yul was found dead in her home. Other deaths of young artists over the past few years include K-pop stars Goo Hara, Sulli, Minwoo of boy band 100%, and SHINee’s lead singer Jonghyun.
More about Moonbin’s death
Agency issues statement
Fantagio issued a statement in Korean on its official Twitter page saying, “On April 19, Astro member Moon Bin unexpectedly left our…
