The sad news of the late Moonbin, the entertainment industry filled with sadness

With the passing of the late Astro member Moonbin, tributes are pouring in from all over the entertainment industry.

Moonbin was found dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul around 8:10 pm on the 19th.

In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, Moonbin's funeral is being held as quietly as possible, with family friends and co-workers attending. Moonbin's parents and his younger sister, Moon Soo-ah of the girl group Billy, are guarding the funeral in sorrow, and Astro member Cha Eun-woo hastily returned to Korea after hearing the sad news while performing a schedule in the United States. MJ, who was serving in the military, also received emergency leave and visited the funeral. Jinjin and Sanha, along with member Rocky who left Astro, are also guarding the funeral.

Broadcaster Jang Sung-gyu, actor Kwon Hyuk-soo, musical actor Kim Ho-young, BTS's RM, singer Hyorin, EXID's Hani-Hyerin, broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon, singers Kim Jae-joong, U-Know Yunho, Taemin, and Jo Hyun-ah expressed their condolences upon the news of Moonbin's death. The entertainment industry showed movement in remembrance by postponing schedules.

RM conveyed his feelings through black photos and silence, and Kim Ho-young said, “My heart is heavy. “I’m sorry I couldn’t keep my promise to buy you a meal.” Kwon Hyuk-soo and Hani each posted “#RIP” and a hands-clasped emoticon, while Hyorin said, “I’ll pray that you don’t get sick there.” Jo Hyun-ah said, “My first idol. May heaven be full of laughter. He paid tribute to the late Moonbin, saying, “May he rest in peace.”

Moonbin appeared as a child of U-Know Yunho in TVXQ's 'Balloon' music video in 2006 and worked as a child TVXQ. Accordingly, Jaejoong Kim from TVXQ expressed his condolences, indirectly referring to Moonbin, saying, “I hope you will be happier in heaven.” U-Know Yunho posted, "I will never forget the way you smiled brightly and shined brightly. I pray that you will be peaceful and happy there."

SHINee Taemin also said, “I remember how he shined on stage. He expressed his condolences, saying, “I hope that he will be happy there, just as he always was.”

MBC M's 'Show Champion', where the deceased served as MC during his lifetime, said, "The two years and eight months I spent with Moonbin were really warm and I was grateful. I will forever remember the many happy seasons we had together. I will never forget your shining passion. “I pray for the deceased to rest in peace.” 'Dream Concert', where the deceased was scheduled to appear, also expressed "deep sadness and condolences over the passing of the late Astro member Moonbin. “I pray that the deceased may rest in peace.”

Broadcasters also added their condolences. Mnet's 'M Countdown' MCs Jooheon and Miyeon went on stage wearing black clothes, and Jooheon said, "There was news that a colleague who cried and laughed together on stage for a long time suddenly left us and became a star in the sky." “I sincerely pray that he rests comfortably in a peaceful place,” he said. Miyeon also said, “I offer my condolences at this very unfortunate and heartbreaking news.” Ive, who took first place, also skipped his remarks and ended with a simple greeting.

'Boys Planet' announced that it would proceed with the live broadcast as normal, and expressed condolences before the main stage with the subtitle, "Mnet cast and production crew remember the late Moonbin."

Singer and actress IU mourned the deceased by requesting that the embargo be delayed until after the funeral in an interview for the movie 'Dream'. BTOB temporarily suspended promotions commemorating the release of their 12th mini album, and Suga postponed a video call fan signing event commemorating the release of his solo album. Le Seraphim also canceled the photo time schedule for JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' on the way to work.

The deceased's funeral was set up at Seoul Asan Hospital in Pungnap-dong, and the funeral will be held on the 22nd.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr