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"K-Pop Community Mourns ASTRO's Moonbin and Questions Rising Young Star Deaths"
entertainment2 years ago

"K-Pop Community Mourns ASTRO's Moonbin and Questions Rising Young Star Deaths"

Fantagio has set up a memorial space in front of their headquarters for fans to pay their respects to ASTRO's Moonbin until April 30. All letters and gifts left at the space will be stored with care, and tributary messages will be periodically collected and stored during the memorial period. Fantagio expresses gratitude to AROHA and offers condolences to Moonbin's loved ones.

Mourning Moonbin: K-pop events cancelled and burial kept private
k-entertainment2 years ago

Mourning Moonbin: K-pop events cancelled and burial kept private

VIVIZ members SinB and Umji were made to travel and perform at We Bridge Expo despite the recent passing of their close friend and fellow ASTRO member Moonbin. The company also cancelled some events due to their "poor condition," confirming that they are still grieving. The festival and the company are both at fault for not prioritizing the well-being of their artists after a tragedy that severely impacted them.

K-pop Fans Mourn the Sudden Loss of Moonbin.
entertainment2 years ago

K-pop Fans Mourn the Sudden Loss of Moonbin.

Fans of K-pop star Moonbin mourned his death at a makeshift memorial in Choice Music, a record store in Koreatown, Los Angeles. Moonbin, a member of the boy-band Astro, was found dead at his home in Seoul, with police stating that it appeared he had taken his own life. Fans left notes and flowers at the memorial, remembering Moonbin as a positive person and close friend to other artists. The deaths of other K-pop stars by suicide have led to reflection on the industry's grueling work schedule and social isolation of its idols.

K-pop Star Moon Bin's Tragic Death Sparks Industry Scrutiny and Mourning.
entertainment2 years ago

K-pop Star Moon Bin's Tragic Death Sparks Industry Scrutiny and Mourning.

The death of K-pop star Moonbin has once again brought attention to the intense pressure and competition faced by performers in the South Korean entertainment industry. Moonbin's death is the latest in a string of sudden young celebrity deaths in the industry, with some attributed to suicide. Being a celebrity in South Korea means being under much higher pressure compared to pop stars in North America or Europe, with a hyper-competitive culture and high standards expected by the public. The control from celebrities' agencies and fan culture are two main contributors to the massive stress Korean stars face. The industry is aware of the strain on their stars' mental health, and some K-pop idols have been taking long breaks for wellbeing reasons.

K-Pop Star Moonbin of Astro Passes Away at 25
entertainment2 years ago

K-Pop Star Moonbin of Astro Passes Away at 25

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25. His management agency, Fantagio, did not cite a cause of death and urged the media to refrain from speculating. Moonbin started his entertainment career as a child actor and appeared in a popular 2009 South Korean TV series. His passing is the latest in a number of high-profile deaths in the K-pop world in recent years.

K-Pop Star Moonbin of ASTRO Dies at 25 in Suspected Suicide
entertainment2 years ago

K-Pop Star Moonbin of ASTRO Dies at 25 in Suspected Suicide

Moonbin, a 25-year-old K-pop star and member of the boy band Astro, has died in a suspected suicide. He was found unresponsive in his apartment in Seoul by his manager. Moonbin had been an actor and model before joining Astro in 2016. His record label, Fantagio, has asked for privacy for his family and requested that people refrain from speculative and malicious reports. Moonbin is the latest K-pop star to die in recent years, with South Korea having the highest rate of youth suicide of all developed countries.

K-Pop Star Moonbin of Astro Passes Away at 25.
entertainment2 years ago

K-Pop Star Moonbin of Astro Passes Away at 25.

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop boy band Astro, has died at the age of 25. His music label, Fantagio, announced his death on Thursday, but did not provide any information about the cause. Moonbin was found unresponsive in his apartment in Seoul. Several other young K-pop stars have died in recent years, including Goo Hara and Sulli. K-pop stars are picked up by agencies at a young age and live under tight control, with their days taken over by gruelling musical and dance training.

K-Pop Star Moonbin of ASTRO Passes Away at 25.
entertainment2 years ago

K-Pop Star Moonbin of ASTRO Passes Away at 25.

Moonbin, a member of the K-Pop group ASTRO, has passed away at the age of 25, as confirmed by his agency Fantagio. The agency asked fans to refrain from speculating about the cause of his death and to allow his family to grieve. Moonbin and fellow ASTRO member Yoon San-ha were set to perform together in May as part of their sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha, but the event has been cancelled.