Korean actor-idol Cha Eun-woo will be participating in an event in Thailand following the passing of fellow ASTRO member and friend Moonbin.
Fantagio, ASTRO’s agency, and Cha Eun-woo have decided to fulfill their obligation in the Korea Connect Thai Culture & Business Festival or KonnecThai that will be held on April 29 and 30 in Bangkok.
ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo and Moonbin (Instagram)
Cha Eun-woo (top) will participate in the Konnec Con concert on April 30 in Thailand (KonnecThai)
The April 29 event will have a press conference and red carpet. The April 30 event is the Konnec Con Concert to be participated in by Cha Eun-woo, Thai-English actor and singer Jeff Satur, and Thai actor and singer Billkin.
Company Prestige Entertainment issued a statement on April 23 to announce that Cha Eun-woo will participate in the event.
It said, “KonnecThai is not a typical performance by any artist. It is an event that connects Korea and Thailand through the participation of numerous artists.”
“After sufficient discussion with the organizer, Fantagio, and the artist, it has been decided to proceed with participation in this event as planned,” it said.
The company added, “Considering Cha Eun-Woo's emotions is the most important factor. We will do our best to accommodate Cha Eun-Woo, all of the artists, partners, and fans of all artists who will be attending this KonnecThai event and make KonnecThai a place where everyone can share a memorable moment.”
“Prestige Entertainment expresses its gratitude to Fantagio and Cha Eun-woo for their decision. The concept of Cha Eun-Woo's show will be modified. By focusing primarily on the artist's emotional state. And to have minimal effect on other artists,” it said.
“Finally, we offer our deepest condolences to the deceased, who passed away peacefully on his final journey,” said Prestige, referring to Moonbin.
Moonbin was found dead on April 19 and his funeral was held on April 22. Cha Eun-woo, who was in the US at the time of his death, flew back to South Korea to attend the wake.