• By Sukanya Saha
  • Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:26 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

The Korean entertainment industry was left stunned by the unexpected death of Moonbin, a member of the popular band Astro. His funeral was held privately with only family and close friends in attendance. A public memorial space has since been opened for fans to pay their respects until April 30. Many fans have gathered there and shared pictures of letters written by Moonbin's family and friends online.

At the public memorial space, letters were found attached to a tree, including one from Moonbin's sister, Moon Sua, who is part of the girl group Billlie. Twitter user @astrohaluv shared a translation of Moon Sua's letter, which reads, "Oppa it's me, your one & only precious little sister, Sua! I came too!"

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"I've cried too much so I'll stop now! I'm gonna smile a lot now. I'm going to be happy while doing the things I want to do. I hope you'll be in peace & happy there too. Please watch over me to see if your younger sister is doing well!! I'll live well, including your part. Don't stop me. But when I'm having a hard time, I'll come complain to you often so you have to accept that. You've done well all this time. I love you a lot and I'm forever your younger sister. Moon siblings forever."

A page from her diary at the memorial further read, "To. My forever brother. This is your one & only sister, Sua. How's it going there? is it comfortable? I hope it’s always warm and peaceful. You look pretty when you smile, so I hope you have a lot of things to smile about. I'll come back again! I love you today, too."

JinJin, another member of Astro, wrote a touching letter in which he promised to take care of Moon Sua and Moonbin's family. He also mentioned that Moonbin had promised him to live with a smile, and he would do the same.

"Bin! It's jinjin hyung! A lot of people came. You promised me, right? to live with a smile. Just like you told me, i'm trying to live with a smile like you did. I’m going to start practicing for my musical again and also to eat my meals. I will take care of your mom, dad, and sua so don't worry. I love you so much my little brother," he wrote.

MJ, who took an emergency leave from the army to attend Moonbin's funeral, wrote an extremely emotional note. He expressed his regret for arriving too late and apologised for not being there to protect Moonbin. "My little brother, Bin I came too late... I'm sorry. How lonely, tired, and painful it must have been. If only I had been closer. I'm sorry I couldn't protect you," he said.

Moonbin, who was a member of the K-pop group Astro, was discovered deceased at his apartment in Seoul, South Korea on April 19 at the age of 25. Although the police are investigating his death as a possible suicide, the circumstances are still being looked into. Following his passing, Astro is left with the remaining members MJ, JinJin, Cha Eunwoo, and Sanha.