- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:15 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
SEVENTEEN Remembers Moonbin At MAMA 2023: On November 29, 2023, which marked the conclusion of the 2023 MAMA Awards, SEVENTEEN member Seungkwan paid a heartfelt tribute to his late best friend, K-pop idol Moonbin. Overcome with emotion, Seungkwan teared up while reflecting on the K-pop industry and shared a deeply emotional tribute to Moonbin, who was a member of ASTRO and sadly passed away earlier in the year.
SEVENTEEN Seungkwan Breaks Down:
Making his first appearance since Moonbin’s death, the singer expressed admiration for his fellow K-pop artists and acknowledged the challenges of the industry. He went on to specifically mention Moonbin, expressing gratitude for all the love and support the late idol had given him. Seungkwan said, “I’ll keep gifting you better, and better music. We promise you, thank you. I’ll say one more thing. Since it’s our first time for grand prize today at 2023 MAMA Awards, while preparing for it, watching others’ stages, I respected you all so much, thank you. Whether or not you received award today, I want to say that all the artists here are so great, and I learn a lot from them.”
"to bin, i want to say thank you and i love you." - seungkwan to moonbin . 😭pic.twitter.com/GEZ3wVRGUX
— ؘ (@intokmj) November 29, 2023
when he started talking about Moonbin I was close to jumping out of the window, im sure he's so proud of u, my love pic.twitter.com/UQg7ADJecV
— Ꮶเꪑ*ੈ☆‧₊ ꪑꪖ𝕥𝕫 ♡ (@__k1mchiii) November 29, 2023
confident walk leading by hoshi, say the name from general leader, japanese speech from jeonghan, chinese speech from minghao, words from our god of music woozi, speech from seungkwan to moonbin. you guys are so much perfect. ily endlessly, seventeen.pic.twitter.com/JLL9295gxz
— ice🍳 (@0526STORIES) November 29, 2023
The SEVENTEEN member further added, “This is not an easy occupation, but let’s cheer for each other and go on. I don’t know if I can say this but… There have been many things this year and all who loved and supported out music, and to Bin, I want to say thank you and love you.”
Moonbin Dies At 25
The unexpected loss of Moonbin, a cherished K-pop artist and Astro member, sent ripples of shock through the music industry. The circumstances surrounding his untimely passing, reportedly by suicide, evoked a profound wave of sorrow and empathy. Fans across the globe joined in mourning the departure of this talented performer, who left us at the tender age of 25.