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Celebrities and netizens share grief over death of ASTRO’s Moonbin

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Content Warning: article contains mention of suicide

After the sudden passing of South Korean singer and ASTRO member Moonbin last April 19, various showbiz personalities and fan sites expressed their grief on social media. Actress-host Denise Laurel dedicated an Instagram post to the late singer immediately after the tragic news.

Moonbin was 25 years old when he passed away.

In her post, Denise shared how shocked she was when she heard the news. The 35-year-old actress is known to be a fan of the boy group.

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“I'm at a loss for words... I can't accept it's real.. but will fill myself with prayers for you and all the people that love you.. I will try my best to continue to pass on the joy you have shared with me.. may your soul rest in peace and insurmountable joy you deserve.. you don't have to wanna be our star you are always were our star,” she wrote.

The actress added how people should treat each other with kindness as they are also going through problems they don’t show.

“You never know what someone could be going through… Be kind, be compassionate, be considerate.. we only have one ride through this life,” she added.

Entertainment reporter MJ Felipe gave his condolences to the grieving family and fans of Moonbin on Twitter. He previously had the opportunity to interview the late singer when he visited the country last month.



“My deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Moonbin. I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Rest in light, love and peace Moonbin. Napakasakit,” he wrote.

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Podcast production company, DIVE Studios announced that they will be postponing their content releases for the week to pay respect to Moonbin. The late ASTRO member was a guest on different shows of DIVE Studios.



Meanwhile, South Korean girl group BILLLIE will also be postponing their group activities to allow one of their members, Moon Sua, to grieve the loss of her brother.



“Hello, this is Mystic Story. We are informing you of the cancellation and postponement of the schedules for this week,” the translation said.

Netizens shared their memories with Moonbin on social media to try and uplift the mood of their fellow fans. Some fans mentioned that they would remember Moonbin as someone who saved them during their own personal troubles.

Moonbin debuted as part of the six-member group ASTRO in 2016 with the extended play, Spring Up. He was part of the sub-unit of ASTRO, Moonbin & Sanha, alongside his member Sanha.

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The sub-unit previously held a fan concert in the country last month.

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