The late Moonbin's funeral and burial will be held privately.

The funeral and burial of the late Moonbin of the group Astro will be held privately according to the wishes of the bereaved family.

On the 21st, Fantagio said, "Moonbin's funeral will be strictly observed on the 22nd. As previously announced, the funeral ceremony and burial site will not be made public in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family. Astro members and the bereaved family will beautify the deceased's final journey." “We ask again for your generous understanding so that we can send it to you well,” he said. He added, “We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who sent their deep condolences.”

Moonbin was found dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul around 8:10 pm on the 19th. Fantagio said, "Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky. Astro members who have been together for a long time and fellow artists and executives of Fantagio are all deeply mourning the passing in great sadness and shock." .

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. Astro members, including Moonbin's parents and younger sister Moon Su-ah of the girl group Billy, are watching the funeral in sorrow. Cha Eun-woo, who was completing his schedule in the United States, returned home in a hurry, and MJ, who was serving in the military, also received emergency leave and visited the funeral. In addition to Jinjin and Sanha, member Rocky, who left Astro, also stayed at the funeral.

Broadcaster Jang Sung-gyu, actor Kwon Hyuk-soo, musical actor Kim Ho-young, BTS RM, singer Hyorin, EXID Hani-Hyerin, broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon, and singer Kim Jae-joong expressed their condolences upon the news of Moonbin's death.

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

Below is Fantagio’s official position:

This is Fantagio.

Moonbin’s funeral will be held on the 22nd.

As previously announced, the funeral ceremony and burial location will not be made public in accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family.

We ask once again for the reporters' generous understanding so that Astro members and the bereaved family can enjoy the final journey of the deceased.

Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who sent their deep condolences.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr