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

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Content Warning: article contains mention of suicide</p><p>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.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4T_woP--W/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A395456.69999980927%2C%22ls%22%3A18571.5%2C%22le%22%3A18581.699999809265%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="622" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Moonbin was 25 years old when he passed away.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/4/19/astro-s-moonbin-passes-away-157"><strong>READ: ASTRO’s Moonbin passes away<br/></strong></a></div><p>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.</p><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrOs_fnhuBO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A397271.19999980927%2C%22ls%22%3A18571.5%2C%22le%22%3A18581.699999809265%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrOs_fnhuBO/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-3" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrOs_fnhuBO/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CrOs_fnhuBO/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by DeniSe Laurel (@d_laurel)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“I&#x27;m at a loss for words... I can&#x27;t accept it&#x27;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&#x27;t have to wanna be our star you are always were our star,” she wrote.</p><p>The actress added how people should treat each other with kindness as they are also going through problems they don’t show.</p><p>“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.</p><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-twitter-extracted-i1681962223109124036="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">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. 😭</p>— MJ Felipe (@mjfelipe) <a href="https://twitter.com/mjfelipe/status/1648740160732004353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2023</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><br/></div><p>“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.</p><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-twitter-extracted-i1681962223109124036="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">In light of Moonbin&#x27;s passing, we are postponing the release of all DIVE Studios and Mindset content for this week.<br/><br/>We send our deepest condolences and appreciate everyone&#x27;s understanding. <a href="https://t.co/9SMvwcmzwz">pic.twitter.com/9SMvwcmzwz</a></p>— DIVE Studios (@thedivestudios) <a href="https://twitter.com/thedivestudios/status/1648836880711000064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2023</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><br/></div><p>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.</p><div><br/></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-twitter-extracted-i1681962223109124036="true"><p dir="ltr" lang="ko">안녕하세요. 미스틱스토리입니다.<a href="https://t.co/eYXbsTYQvR">https://t.co/eYXbsTYQvR</a></p>— Billlieofficial (@Billlieofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/Billlieofficial/status/1648823176217116672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2023</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><div><br/></div><p>“Hello, this is Mystic Story. We are informing you of the cancellation and postponement of the schedules for this week,” the translation said.</p><p>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.</p><p>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 &amp; Sanha, alongside his member Sanha.</p><p>The sub-unit previously held a fan concert in the country last month.</p><div><em>*If you or a loved one is in need of help, contact the National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline at 1553 Luzon-wide landline toll-free. For Globe/TM subscribers, call, 0966 351 4518 or 0917 899 8727 (USAP). For Smart/Sun/ TNT subscribers, call 0908 639 2672. You may contact their Facebook page at ncmhcrisishotline and on Twitter @ncmhhotline.</em></div>

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

Drew Acierto

Published Apr 20, 2023 11:57 AM PHT

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