Today, the untimely passing of ASTRO‘s Moonbin was reported by various news sources before being confirmed by the group’s agency, Fantagio, in an official statement.
On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.
Although we cannot compare our sorrow to to the grief that the bereaved families is feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives, and employees are mouring the deceased in great sadness and shock.
— Fantagio
The K-Pop fandom has come together to mourn the loss of the talented idol, sharing their love and support for those closest to him.
— final chapter
and finally, the moon meets the star.rest in love #MOONBIN pic.twitter.com/VYcK1B7dV2
— arrr🦋 (@yourgirlpcy) April 19, 2023
You will always remain in our hearts as a precious and loving person. The moon who will now shine brightly up the sky. Moonbin 😭pic.twitter.com/pi6olErhkU
— MOONBIN DAILY🌙️ (@Mb_loops) April 19, 2023
Some fans have also recollected Moonbin’s words to comfort themselves, recalling an audio-only broadcast where he soothed an AROHA’s worries, saying, “You’re tearing up for no reason. Can I console you?”
Moonbin: You're tearing up for no reason, can I console you? why are u crying? It's ok. Sometimes you get teary.
At times like that, sometimes it helps to just cry it all out. You can calm down after a good cry. Its ok. It will all work out. Don't worry.pic.twitter.com/VW8SNIgnMC— Ciara (@Estrella_Aroha) April 19, 2023
Fans have continued looking to Moonbin’s words for comfort, now in his most recent social media post.
On April 11, Moonbin shared a photo on ASTRO’s official Twitter account of a dandelion, expressing his excitement over the flower.
로하 민들레 꽃씨에요!!!😀
민들레 꽃씨야~바람 타고 널리널리 퍼져나가렴!#아스트로 #아로하 pic.twitter.com/6BcJRjQtYG— ASTRO 아스트로 (@offclASTRO) April 11, 2023
Roha, they’re dandelion seeds!!!
They’re dandelion seeds~ Ride the wind and spread far and wide!— Moonbin
According to the language of flowers, dandelions represent hope, growth, and healing — a sign of continuing when things are hard. The flower also represents the sun, the moon, and the stars at different parts of its cycle, three things significant to ASTRO and AROHA.
Dandelions are a flower that can thrive under challenging conditions and can be seen as a sign of spring’s arrival after the harsh winter. Moonbin reflected on this in a follow-up tweet, telling the flower to gently visit “those dearest to him” and announce that spring was here.
내 소중한 사람들에게
봄이 왔다고
살랑살랑 간지럽혀줘— ASTRO 아스트로 (@offclASTRO) April 11, 2023
Go tell those dearest to me
that spring is here.
Tickle them softly.— Moonbin
Fans have found comfort in these tweets, using the meaning behind dandelions to comfort themselves and process their grief.
This is the last picture that MoonBin posted on the Astro page…Dandelion flower.
This flower means the return of life, the rebirth of growth and green after a harsh winter, and a display of abundant strength and power. pic.twitter.com/5A1trwZRYu— ydcruz777 (@aroha_ydcruz777) April 19, 2023
we'll always be able to wish on the dandelions and the stars❤️ https://t.co/jr9afI9kH5
— jey (@berriesomi) April 19, 2023
my favorite flower after baby breath, now everytime i see a dandelion i will remember u,moonbin. rest in love, beautiful soul🕊️ https://t.co/yfSeYvo7dY
— mwla (@lonelyygirrlll) April 19, 2023
May he rest in peace, love, and light.
