Moonbin, a member of the Okay-pop band Astro, has died aged 25, in line with a press release from the group's label.

South Korean police mentioned the singer's physique was found at his house in Seoul's Gangnam-gu by the band's supervisor on Wednesday night, Yonhap News reported.

It is believed he was pronounced lifeless on the scene when officers arrived, with police nonetheless investigating the reason for dying.

Fantagio Music confirmed the information of Moonbin's dying in a press release on social media.

"We would like to apologise for the sad, heart-breaking news," the message begins, translated from Korean.

"On April 19, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky."

"Although we cannot compare our sorrow to the grief that the bereaved families are feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the Astro members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives and employees are mourning the deceased in great sadness and shock."

After beginning out as a baby mannequin, Moonbin, actual title Moon Bin, grew to become a trainee of Fantagio when he was within the fifth grade (10 to 11 years previous), earlier than becoming a member of the six-member boy band Astro in 2016.

They grew to become a five-piece band in February this yr when former member Rocky determined to half methods with the group.

The assertion went on to ask followers "to please refrain from speculative or malicious reports" to guard Moonbin's household, who're in "great sorrow due to the sudden sad news".

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It added that his funeral might be held as quietly as potential in accordance along with his household's needs, with simply members of the family, buddies and colleagues in attendance.

Tributes have been paid from all around the world following Moonbin's dying, with one shocked fan writing on Twitter: "Just heard about Moonbin, my heart is aching. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Everyone please take care".

Another mentioned: "His smiley eyes will never disappear from my head [sic] Moonbin Rest in Peace Angel".

While a 3rd fan wrote: "You will always be my moon that shines the brightest. I will never forget you, Moonbin."

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