K-pop boy band SF9 member Chani paid tribute to his friend, ASTRO member Moonbin, who passed away on April 19.
The funeral for Moonbin was held on April 22 in a private ceremony attended by family, friends and his fellow members in ASTRO.
ASTRO's Moonbin (left) and SF9's Chani (Fantagio, Instagram)
Chani sleeping on Moonbin's lap (Chani's Instagram)
Moonbin and Chani (Chani's Instagram)
Chani recalled childhood memories with Moonbin by posting two photos on his Instagram account on April 22.
One photo showed Chani sleeping on Moonbin’s lap. Another photo showed the two heading somewhere.
When they were young, Moonbin and Chani appeared together on the Korean TV show “Star King.” In an episode which aired on April 14, 2007, the two appeared as little members of boy band TVXQ.
Moonbin was the young Yunho while Chani was the young Park Yoochun.
In 2009, Moonbin and Chani appeared in dramas. Moonbin played the role of the young Kim Bum in the hit drama “Boys Over Flowers.” Chani appeared in “Queen Seondeok.”
Moonbin passed away on April 19 at age 25. According to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station, Moonbin was found dead at his home in Gangnam, Seoul at about 8:10 p,m. KST by his manager who reported it to the police.
His wake was held at the Asan Medical Center funeral hall in Seoul.