In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2023
The euphony satellite has mislaid a beloved artist.
Moonbin, a subordinate of the K-Pop radical ASTRO, died connected April 19, his agency Fantagio confirmed successful a connection posted to Twitter. He was 25.
"On April 19, ASTRO subordinate Moonbin abruptly near america to go a prima successful the sky," the agency's message, translated to English, began. "Although we cannot comparison our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved lad and brother, the ASTRO members, chap Fantagio artists, institution executives, and employees are profoundly mourning the deceased successful large sadness and shock."
"It is adjacent much heartbreaking to present this quality truthful abruptly to the fans who person supported Moonbin and sent him their love," their connection continued. "We are heartbroken due to the fact that we cognize the feelings of the deceased, who ever loved and thought of his fans much than anyone else."
The agency's enactment asked fans to refrain for speculating astir reports that person surfaced astir Moonbin's passing truthful that his household tin grieve.
"According to the wishes of the bereaved families, the ceremonial volition beryllium held arsenic softly arsenic imaginable with the household members and institution colleagues," Fantagio continued. "Once again, we nonstop our deepest condolences to the deceased."
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Moonbin and chap ASTRO subordinate Yoon San-ha were acceptable to execute unneurotic successful May arsenic portion of their sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha. However, LUMINA Entertainment, the institution down the Fan Con Tour announced its cancellation.
"After agelong treatment and consideration," the connection read, "we person to cancel this lawsuit owed to unforeseen circumstances beyond our power that we could not avoid."