Following singer and actress IU, BTS member Suga also joined in mourning the late Moonbin.
On the 20th, Suga postponed the video call fan signing event to commemorate the release of Agust D's solo album 'D-DAY'. According to the Weverse Shop, the event winner announcement schedule scheduled for this day and the video call fan signing event scheduled for the 21st have been postponed. The date and details of the postponed fan signing event will be confirmed as soon as possible.
This is to mourn Astro member Moonbin. Previously, IU also conducted an interview with the upcoming movie 'Dream' (directed by Lee Byung-hun). However, an embargo (postponing reporting until a certain time) was requested regarding Moonbin's sad news.
According to Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, Moonbin's manager found him dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul at 8:10 pm on the 19th and reported him to the police. Police believe that Moonbin committed suicide. It is reported that an autopsy is being considered to investigate the cause of death.
His agency Fantagio said, "Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky. Although it cannot be compared to the sadness of the bereaved family who lost their beloved son and brother, the Astro members who have been together for a long time and our fellow artists and employees at Fantagio “I am deeply mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock,” he said.
Meanwhile, Suga will release his solo album 'D-DAY' on the 21st. The title song 'Haegeum' is a song that utilizes the sound of the haegeum, a traditional instrument.
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Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr