22th April 2023, Mumbai: At 8:10 p.m. on the 19th, Moonbin’s body was discovered at his Gangnam, Seoul, residence. He was 25 at the time. The entertainment business was startled to learn about Moonbin’s untimely death because he was still active up until his passing. People in the same industry are upset and agitated as if it were their own, especially Moonbin, who always exuded positive energy and had a cheerful demeanour. As a result, the entertainment sector is continuing to pay respects in its own unique way after learning of Moonbin’s tragic news.
The JTBC entertainment programme ‘Knowing Bros’ photocall was cancelled by LE SSERAFIM. Although it was decided to cancel the event on the way to work so that people might grieve the deceased, the broadcast recording on this day will still go forward as planned. In an interview held prior to the April 24th release of the film “Dream,” singer and actress IU also asked for an embargo (report postponement) on that date. It’s to send Moonbin her condolences. “We express our sincere condolences for ASTRO’s Moonbin’s sad news, and we sincerely pray that his deceased soul rests in peace,” the dream added.
The frontman of BTS, RM, inadvertently offered his late coworker Moonbin his condolences. RM published a picture with a black background to his Instagram story on April 20. It appears that RM offered Astro Moonbin his sympathies after he tragically passed away without making any particular remarks.
Today’s episode of Mnet’s “M Countdown” won’t be cancelled; instead, it will air without incident. Music officials claim that ‘M Countdown’ instructed the musicians to refrain from social media promotion. The following day, KBS2’s “Music Bank” will air as usual, but there are discussions about postponing a photo event on the way to work.
The finale of “Boys Planet” was supposed take place in Seoul starting at 8:50 PM KST on April 20th, according to CJ ENM. Already, on April 19, the production crew learned the tragic news of Moonbin’s passing and debated continuing with the finals. They ultimately opted to carry on with the live broadcast in accordance with the already planned schedule. According to CJ ENM, “We plan to broadcast the ‘Boys Planet’ final in accordance with the schedule after long discussions about whether or not to proceed with the live broadcast.”
Youngjae’s radio show Close Friend, which aired on April 20th, was cancelled, according to MBC. The teasers for iKON’s return have been postponed till April 21, according to YG Entertainment. The NewJeans’ magazine has been delayed, according to ADOR, from its original April 20 publishing date.
Speaking of Moonbin, broadcaster Kwon Hyuk Soo said, “I adore you so much. We worked together on XtvN’s ‘Trendy Programme’ and Coupang Play’s ‘SNL Korea 2’. Thank you and I apologise. You are missed. While presenting the tragic news of Moonbin during the live broadcast of MBC Radio’s “Good Morning FM,” broadcaster Jang Sung Kyu sobbed. Jang Sung Kyu is heard here stating, “I can’t believe it. Because Moonbin had a positive outlook on life, I find it hard to believe.