Moon Bin, a Star in the Sky

The agency Fantagio announced the sudden death of ASTRO's Moon Bin.

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Astro's agency Fantagio said on the 20th, "ASTRO member Moon Bin suddenly left us on the 19th and became a star in the sky".

Fantagio said, "It cannot be compared to the sadness of the bereaved families who lost their beloved son and brother, but all ASTRO members, fellow artists and executives and employees of Fantagio, who have been together for a long time, are deeply mourning the deceased in such great sadness and shock".

"It is even more heartbreaking to deliver sudden news to the fans who support Moon Bin and gave him generous love", it said adding, "It is more heartbreaking than anyone else to know the heart of the deceased always loved and thought of his fans".

"We sincerely ask you to refrain from speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are in great sadness at the sudden sad news, can reverently commemorate and greet the deceased".

The company added, "According to the will of the bereaved families, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible with family relatives and company colleagues attending".

Moon Bin was found dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul at around 8:10 PM on the 19th. He was twenty-five years old. The manager reportedly found him and reported it to the police. The police believe that Moon Bin made the decision to end his life, and are investigating the exact cause of death, while reviewing autopsy.

The mortuary is set up in Room 30 on the third floor of the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Seoul, and the chief mourner is Billy Moon Soo-ah, Moon Bin's father, mother and younger brother. The send off will be at 8 AM on the 22nd.

The following is Fantagio's statement.

Hello, this is Fantagio.

First, we would like to apologize for delivering such heart-breaking news.

ASTRO member Moon Bin suddenly left us on the 19th and became a star in the sky.

It cannot be compared to the sadness of the bereaved families who lost their beloved son and brother, but all ASTRO members, fellow artists and executives and employees of Fantagio, who have been together for a long time, are deeply mourning the deceased in such great sadness and shock.

It is even more heartbreaking to deliver sudden news to the fans who support Moon Bin and gave him generous love", it said adding, "It is more heartbreaking than anyone else to know the heart of the deceased always loved and thought of his fans.

We sincerely ask you to refrain from speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved families, who are in great sadness at the sudden sad news, can reverently commemorate and greet the deceased.

According to the will of the bereaved families, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible with family relatives and company colleagues attending.

Please send your condolences to the deceased's final journey.