Key Points
- K-pop star Moonbin, a singer in the band Astro, has died aged 25.
- His death was announced by music label Fantagio on Thursday.
- The singer also performed with sub-group Moonbin & Sanha and had worked as an actor and model.
K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died, his music label and South Korean police said Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans.
The 25-year-old singer was found dead at his home in southern Seoul late Wednesday, a spokesperson for the National Police Agency told AFP, adding that there was no evidence of foul play.
"On April 19, Astro member Moon Bin unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky," said a statement posted in Korean early Thursday on Fantagio's official Twitter page.
It did not provide any suspected cause of death.
The statement asked that everyone "refrain from speculative and malicious reports" so that his family can pay their respects and honour him in peace.
K-pop star Moonbin was a singer in the band Astro and sub-group Moonbin & Sanha. Source: Getty / The Chosunilbo JNS/ImaZins
He joined the Fantagio label's trainee program at an early age and was an actor and model before debuting with Astro in February 2016. The group was originally six performers, but one member left in February 2023.
Moonbin's sister Moon Sua is also a K-pop singer, performing as part of the girl group Billlie.
"So sorry for the loss of one of the most beautiful souls I've meet through music! Prayers to his family and friends and employers and fans!" one user responded on Twitter to Fantagio's post.
