- By Simran Srivastav
- Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:01 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
K-pop group ASTRO member Moonbin reportedly passed away on April 19. According to several South Korean outlets, the K-pop star was found dead in his apartment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Meanwhile, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station has reported that Moonbin was found dead at his residence at 8:10 pm on April 19 by his manager and the manager immediately called the police. According to the police, Moonbin passed away by suicide.
His agency Fantagio has issued an official statement after Moonbin's demise.
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The official statement of Fantagio reads, "This is Fantagio. First of all, we would like to apologize for the sad, heartbreaking news. On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky. Although we cannot compare our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives, and employees are mouring the deceased in great sadness and shock."
"It is even more heartbreaking to deliver this news so suddenly to the fans who have 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," it adds.
The statement further adds, "We sincerely ask you to refrain from speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are in a state of great sadness and sorrow due to the sudden news, can honor the deceased. According to the wishes of the bereaved families, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible with the family members and company colleagues. Once again, we send our deepest condolences to the deceased."