Moonbin, a superfamous K-Pop star, has died of suspected suicide, prompting mass mourning from a fiercely loyal fanbase. He was 25.

Sophia AnkelApr 20, 2023, 17:42 IST

Moonbin attends 26th Seoul Music Awards at Jamsil Arena on January 19, 2017.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

K-Pop superstar Moonbin died on Wednesday evening, his record label announced.
Police have said the star died of suspected suicide, though an autopsy is still underway.

Moonbin, a member of the South Korean K-pop band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label announced on Thursday.

A portrait of Moonbin, a member of boy band Astro, is seen at a funeral home in Seoul, South Korea on April 20, 2023.Reuters via Reuters TV/Daewoung Kim

Police said the superstar, whose legal name is Moon Bin, "appears to have taken his own life" but said an autopsy is still underway.

A view of the hospital where the funeral of Moonbin is being held in Seoul, South Korea, on April 20, 2023.Reuters via Reuters TV/Daewoung Kim

Moonbin has been in Korean showbiz since an early age, making his acting debut at the age of 11 in a popular drama series called "Boys Over Flowers."

Moonbin attends a red carpet event of the Asia Artist Awards in Seoul, South Korea, on December 2, 2021Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images

In 2016, when Moonbin was only 18 years old, he joined a popular South Korean boy band called Astro.

Yoon San-Ha (left), MJ (second from left), Moonbin (second from right), Cha Eun-Woo (right) of Astro attend 26th Seoul Music Awards at Jamsil Arena in Seoul, South Korea, on January 19, 2017.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

Astro has a massive fan base, which they refer to as "arohas."

Moon Bin (left), Cha Eun-Woo (center), and MJ (right) of Astro attend 27th Concert at Seoul in Seoul, South Korea.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

He also performed with a sub-group called Moonbin & Sanha, where he performed with fellow band member Yoon San-Ha.

Yoon San-Ha (left) and Moonbin (right) of Astro in Goyang, South Korea, on January 20, 2022.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

But in 2019, Moonbin's record label announced the star would be going on a hiatus to recover from health issues. They did not elaborate on what kind of health issues he had.

Moon Bin attends the CHANEL Parfumeur Masterclass in Seoul, South Korea, on January 26, 2023.Han Myung-Gu/WireImage

But in 2019, Moonbin's record label announced the star would be going on a hiatus to recover from health issues. They did not elaborate on what kind of health issues he had.

His death has come as a shock to many and has prompted an outpouring of grief.

Moon Bin attends the 2022 Bulgari Aurora Awards in Seoul, South Korea on October 18, 2022 .The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

It has also shed light again on a mental health crisis in the South Korean entertainment industry. Several prominent K-Pop stars have died by suicide in the last few years.

A composite image of K-pop stars Sulli, Goo Hara, and Cha In-ha.Han Myung-Gu/WireImage/Getty Images; Han Myung-Gu/WireImage; Yonhap via Reuters

It has also shed light again on a mental health crisis in the South Korean entertainment industry. Several prominent K-Pop stars have died by suicide in the last few years.

Their deaths have largely been blamed on the intense pressure many South Korean stars receive to look and sound perfect and to regularly produce hit songs.

Moonbin attends the 26th High1 Seoul Music Awards at Jamsil Arena on January 19, 2017.The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

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Moonbin, a superfamous K-Pop star, has died of suspected suicide, prompting mass mourning from a fiercely loyal fanbase. He was 25.

Moonbin, a member of the South Korean K-pop band Astro, has died at the age of 25, his music label announced on Thursday.

Police said the superstar, whose legal name is Moon Bin, "appears to have taken his own life" but said an autopsy is still underway.

Moonbin has been in Korean showbiz since an early age, making his acting debut at the age of 11 in a popular drama series called "Boys Over Flowers."

In 2016, when Moonbin was only 18 years old, he joined a popular South Korean boy band called Astro.

Astro has a massive fan base, which they refer to as "arohas."

He also performed with a sub-group called Moonbin & Sanha, where he performed with fellow band member Yoon San-Ha.

But in 2019, Moonbin's record label announced the star would be going on a hiatus to recover from health issues. They did not elaborate on what kind of health issues he had.

His death has come as a shock to many and has prompted an outpouring of grief.

It has also shed light again on a mental health crisis in the South Korean entertainment industry. Several prominent K-Pop stars have died by suicide in the last few years.

Their deaths have largely been blamed on the intense pressure many South Korean stars receive to look and sound perfect and to regularly produce hit songs.