Kwon Hyuk-soo mourns the late Astro Moonbin

Actor Kwon Hyuk-soo expressed his condolences at the news of the death of the late Astro member Moonbin.

On the 20th, Kwon Hyuk-soo wrote, “I love you so much... I’m sorry, thank you, and I miss you... Don’t get sick, stay well” and added the hashtag ‘RIP’ (Rest In Peace), which expressed condolences for the deceased. Kwon Hyuk-soo and Moonbin have worked together on XtvN's 'Latest Trending Program' and Coupang Play's 'SNL Korea 2'.

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.

On the 20th, his agency Fantagio said, “It is even more heartbreaking to deliver sudden news to the fans who have supported Moonbin and showered him with love. “I feel even more sad because I know the heart of the deceased who always loved and thought about his fans better than anyone else,” he said. “We are releasing speculative and malicious reports so that the bereaved family, who are in great sorrow over the sudden news of the death, can reverently commemorate and greet the deceased.” “We earnestly ask you to refrain from doing so,” he said.

In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, Moonbin's funeral will be held as quietly as possible, with only family friends and co-workers in attendance.

Moonbin was born in 1998 and is 26 years old this year. He made his official debut in the entertainment industry in 2009 as the child role of Kim Beom in the KBS2 drama ‘Boys Over Flowers.’ Previously, in 2006, they appeared in the music video for TVXQ's 'Balloon' and became known as 'Little TVXQ'. Afterwards, he debuted as Astro in 2016, and has also been active as a unit 'Moonbin & Sanha' with member Sanha.

The deceased's funeral was prepared at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Seoul, and the funeral will be held on the 22nd.

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