A memorial has been set up in Manila for Moonbin, member of K-pop boy band ASTRO, who died on April 19 at age 25.
The memorial was put at the New Frontier Theater where Moonbin and fellow ASTRO member Sanha held their show last month.
The memorial for K-pop idol Moonbin at the New Frontier Theater (New Frontier Theater Twitter account)
Moonbin and Sanha, who promoted as ASTRO’s unit, held their “Diffusion” fan concert at the New Frontier Theater on March 25.
“Our PH AROHAS [ASTRO fans], you can now visit Astro’s Moonbin Memorial space here at the Malvar St. side of the New Frontier Theater until April 22 - 12MN. You may write your messages for him, offer flowers and candles (should be in a glass). Together, let’s honor the life of Moonbin,” the New Frontier Theater posted on Twitter.
ASTRO's Moonbin in the New Frontier Theater on March 25 (Jonathan Hicap)
Fans brought flowers and candles to the memorial space. The New Frontier Theater said the memorial will be until April 21.
The Korean entertainment industry and fans are in shock about Moonbin’s passing.
Moonbin was found dead at about 8:10 p.m. KST on April 19 at his home in Gangnam, Seoul. His manager found him and reported it to the police.
The police believed that Moonbin committed suicide and they are discussing whether to conduct an autopsy to know the cause of his death.
Moonbin debuted in ASTRO in 2016. He was also a child actor, appearing on the hit 2009 drama "Boys Over Flowers."
Moonbin’s wake is being held at the Asan Medical Center funeral hall room No. 30. His funeral will be at 8 a.m. on April 22.
You will be missed Moonbin 🤍 pic.twitter.com/RHSC57KUgX
— NewFrontierTheater (@NewFrontierPh) April 20, 2023