Moonbin, ASTRO K-Pop Boy Band Member, Dies at 25

UPDATE: There is a statement from his agency.

Moonbin has sadly passed away.

The South Korean member of the boy band ASTRO died at the age of 25, according to authorities, via Soompi.

The Seoul Gangnam Police Station reported that on Wednesday (April 19) at approximately 8:10 p.m. KST, Moonbin was found dead in his home in the Gangnam district of Seoul by his manager, who called the police.

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“It appears that Moonbin took his own life. We are currently discussing the possibility of an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death,” the police said in a statement.

Earlier this year, Moonbin had renewed his contract with ASTRO‘s agency, and he was set to perform at the upcoming Dream Concert as part of the group’s Moonbin&Sanha sub-unit.

Our thoughts are with Moonbin‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.