Fans Call Out Fantagio For Allegedly Commercializing Late ASTRO Moonbin’s Memorial
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It has not been long since ASTRO‘s Moonbin passed away. The company had initially set up a memorial area for him in the company building.
The memorial was soon moved away. The company then announced that the memorial had found a new home at the Gukcheongsa temple. Not only was his memorabilia on display, but fan letters, gifts, and more were also placed there. Then, the company advised that fans could visit the place to heal their hearts in nature, as well as commemorate Moonbin. The space was visited by his fellow members, Eunwoo and Sanha in June 2023.
ASTRO Members Cha Eunwoo And Sanha Visit The Late Moonbin’s New Memorial Site
On December 1, it was suddenly announced by Fantagio that they would be moving his memorial to a new temple. It would be moved to Seonunsa Temple in Gochang, Jeollabukdo.
The operation of “Moon’s Space” in Gukcheongsa has come to an end. From December 2, 2023, onwards, a new “Moon’s Space” will be announced further, to be operated at Seonunsa. For the Aroha that come to visit from far, the monks there will be providing free meals. If you did not pre-book a temple stay or are struck with unforeseen circumstances after 8pm and have to stay a day longer, there is a resting space where you can sleep the night and leave the next day.
— Fantagio
The sudden change of location for “Moon’s Space” bothered fans for a few reasons. Firstly, fans alleged that the company had signed a business agreement with the temple. Next, they alleged that this was for the development of the K-Pop cultural industry. Lastly, items that Moonbin treasured in his life, as well as various letters from his friends would be on display at the new memorial. Fans are upset that his life is being put on display, like an exhibition. The temple stay also encourages foreign and domestic travelers to visit.
The new “Moon’s Space” will be located in Seonunsa, a Buddhist temple with a deep history, in Gochang, Jeollabukdo. This is so that we can commeorate him forever, for a longer time, as well as to safely install his ancestral tablet. We will also be displaying the existing post-its and letters, as well as some times that Moonbin treasured during his life in the new “Moon’s Space,” in place of candles.
— Fantagio
Fans began a boycott against the company. The following leaflet was spread on social media to alert others of the situation.
On the other hand, in an announcement on the official fancafe, Fantagio alleged that the moving of the memorial space was due to the roads leading up to Gukcheongsa being hard to navigate. They also required a more permanent space to commemorate the star, as his tablet was not to be moved further. Thus, an agreement was made with Seonunsa.
Seonunsa is operating a temple stay for domestic and foreign travelers, and also for those want it, they can spend time with Moonbin’s memories. The temple stay program is operated by Seonunsa, separately from Fantagio, and you can take into account the following [homepage link and email] for questions regarding it.
— Fantagio
Fans are trending “#Fantagio_boycott,” urging the company to provide a clear explanation of the move and agreement. They call out the company for commercializing his death and memories.
he deserves to rest peacefully and not let his death be a profit. its disgusting.#판타지오_보이콧#판타지오_명확히_해명해 pic.twitter.com/6DiAhWVY5q
— 😵💫🌙 (@BINSZONE) December 2, 2023
hi everyone, please rt this.
what fantagio is doing is so hurtful to those who love him, and they’re so disgusting to use moonbin’s name even after his passing. his name and memory should not be used to make money.
we do not want this.#판타지오_보이콧#판타지오_명확히_해명해 pic.twitter.com/QZg31BToDB
— moonbin loops (@moonbinclips) December 2, 2023
Moonbin was a beloved singer who passed away on April 19, 2023. You may read more about his passing and legacy below.
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