Heartbreak in K-pop: Astro's Moonbin Dies at 25

K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died, confirmed by his music label and South Korean police.

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Moonbin, who was 25 years old, was found dead at his home in southern Seoul with no evidence of foul play.

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Moonbin's label Fantagio Music released a statement confirming his death but did not disclose the cause

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Moonbin was a member of Astro and also performed with a sub-group called Moonbin & Sanha.

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Moonbin had joined Fantagio's trainee programme at an early age and was an actor and child model before debuting with Astro in 2016.

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Moonbin & Sanha had been scheduled to perform at the upcoming Dream Concert in May.

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Moonbin's passing was unexpected and shocking, as he was active in the week leading up to his death, according to Billboard's K-pop columnist.

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Moonbin's death is suspected to be a case of suicide, echoing the deaths of other young K-pop stars in recent years.

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The K-pop industry is known for its cut-throat competition, lack of privacy, online bullying, and public pressure on artists.

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Fans express grief and remember Moonbin as a bright star with a beautiful smile and talented performances.

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Heartbreak in K-pop: Astro's Moonbin Dies at 25

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K-pop star Moonbin, a member of the boy band Astro, has died, confirmed by his music label and South Korean police.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin, who was 25 years old, was found dead at his home in southern Seoul with no evidence of foul play.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin's label Fantagio Music released a statement confirming his death but did not disclose the cause

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin was a member of Astro and also performed with a sub-group called Moonbin & Sanha.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin had joined Fantagio's trainee programme at an early age and was an actor and child model before debuting with Astro in 2016.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin & Sanha had been scheduled to perform at the upcoming Dream Concert in May.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin's passing was unexpected and shocking, as he was active in the week leading up to his death, according to Billboard's K-pop columnist.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Moonbin's death is suspected to be a case of suicide, echoing the deaths of other young K-pop stars in recent years.

Pic credit: Pinterest

The K-pop industry is known for its cut-throat competition, lack of privacy, online bullying, and public pressure on artists.

Pic credit: Pinterest

Fans express grief and remember Moonbin as a bright star with a beautiful smile and talented performances.

Pic credit: Pinterest