Billlie to postpone all activities this week in wake of ASTRO's Moonbin passing

Mystic Story's girl group, Billlie, has canceled all activities for the upcoming week in the wake of Moon Sua’s brother Moonbin passing away on April 19. It was reported that the K-pop idol, who was a member of boy group ASTRO, passed away at the age of 25 in a suspected case of suicide. The entire K-pop industry is mourning the idol’s death and sending out condolences to his friends, family, and fans.

On April 20, Mystic Story shared an announcement through Billlie’s official Fan Cafe about the same. They briefly updated fans with the news that Billlie will not engage in any schedule planned for the week.

Billlie’s rapper and member Moon Sua is Moonbin’s younger sister, and the idol is also listed as the chief mourner. Korean netizens are therefore expressing worry for Moon Sua amid the tragic incident, considering how close the siblings were.

Billlie to halt their schedule for the week following Moonbin's death

In a statement released by Mystic Story, the company has stated that their girl group, Billlie, will cancel and postpone all scheduled events planned out for the week. However, in the case of fan signs, they have promised to notify fans regarding the rescheduled dates along with other details in a statement soon.

Similarly, for the group's broadcast appearances, the agency will release a separate notice soon.

The K-pop industry has already entered a period of mourning as fellow artists and TV shows have canceled their upcoming scheduled telecasts and broadcast appearances in light of Moonbin's tragic death. However, K-pop fans are particularly worried about Moon Sua, Moonbin's younger sister, who is only 23 and is also a K-pop idol.

Moon Sua was extremely close to Moonbin and always looked up to him whenever she felt down. Hence, Korean netizens hope that she takes time off and focuses on healing from the tragedy.

Child actor and K-pop idol Moonbin, who was a part of the boy group ASTRO, tragically passed away at the age of 25. Although the cause of death has not been specified, it is suspected that the K-pop idol took his own life. He was found by his manager at his residence in Gangnam-gu.

The late K-pop star is buried at Asan Central Medical Center and a quiet funeral will be held for friends and family. It has been reported that ASTRO members and Rocky, who left the group earlier, will be joining the family for the idol's last rites.

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