'Moonbin' (Astro) was found dead at his residence in Seoul, on Wednesday at around 8 p.m.

Agency 'Fantagio' has not yet made an official statement.

The police said the singer appears to have died in an apparent suicide, although investigations are ongoing. He was 25.

'Moonbin' debuted as a member of 'Astro' in 2016. He became a member of Astro’s first sub-unit 'Moonbin & Sanha' in 2020 and has been working actively as a duo.

According to the police, the boy band’s manager first called the police after discovering his body. The manager told the police he went to Moonbin’s house as he was unable to reach him.

Early this year, 'Moonbin & Sanha' released its third EP “Incense” and kicked off its first world tour “Diffusion” with a Seoul concert on March 18 and 19.

The duo performed in Manila on March 25 then in Bangkok on April 8. They will perform in Japan next month. He will also participate in the 'Dream Concert' held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on May 27th.