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Moonbin (Yonhap)

Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group Astro, was found dead on Wednesday. He was 25.

The Seoul Gangnam Police Station revealed on Thursday that they had responded to a call on Wednesday at around 8:10 pm stating that Moonbin had been found dead at his home.

The actor and singer’s agency, Fantagio, confirmed the star’s death in a post to his official fan forum, writing, “Astro member Moonbin has suddenly left us and become a star in the sky.”

“Fellow members of Astro, peer artists, and staff at Fantagio who have worked with him for years mourn his passing with great shock and sorrow,” the post went on.

Moonbin made his acting debut as a child on the KBS drama “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009, then got his start in the music scene with the idol group Astro in 2016.

A wake will be held at the funeral hall of Asan Medical Center in Seoul. He will be laid to rest on Saturday.

By Park Su-ji, staff reporter

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