ASTRO’s main dancer and vocalist, Moonbin, passed away last night on April 19. According to news reports, the singer was all by himself at his residence in Gangnam and reportedly died by suicide.As legions of fans from across the world mourn his untimely demise, fans take a look at his 14-year-old long entertainment career in showbiz. For those unversed, Moonbin began his journey as a child actor with the hit 2009 K-drama, Boys Over Flowers, starring Lee Min-ho, Kim Bum, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Joon, and Gu Hye-sun amongst others. He was 11 years old at the time.ASTRO’s Moonbin played the younger version of Kim Bum’s character, So Yi-jung, in the series. From there on, the talented singer-actor made his debut with Fantagio’s six-member boy group ASTRO and participated in several dramas and TV shows."Shining star": Fans reminisce Moonbin's K-drama acting debut in Boys Over Flowers🅴🆇🅾𝘈𝘟🅻 ❄️ | PULUBI IN 2023@A__eXo__LMoonbin as young Yi Jung (K!m Bum) in Boys Over Flowers. Don't cry butterfly, you're in a safer place now.12322Moonbin as young Yi Jung (K!m Bum) in Boys Over Flowers. Don't cry butterfly, you're in a safer place now. https://t.co/PIHoeFZDPfMoonbin made his K-drama acting debut with the Lee Min-ho-starrer Boys Over Flowers. Adapted from the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) by Yoko Kamio, the Cinderella-esque story revolves around the four popular boys of Shinhwa High School - Leader Gu Jun-Pyo (Lee Min-ho), Yoon Ji-hu (Kim Hyun-joong), So Yi-jung (Kim Bum), and Song Woo-bin (Kim Bum) also known as the famous F4. The movie is about how one girl named Geum Jan-di (Gu Hye-sun) forces them to change themselves for the good.Moonbin played the younger version of Kim Bum’s character - So Yi-jung. The latter plays the role of an effortless charmer who can impress any woman he desires and is a relentless flirt as well. A skilled potter and one-fourth of F4, he owns the country's biggest art museum.However, as a child, he was quiet, shy, and introverted, and was hopelessly in love with a girl he knew. But when he lost his first love to his brother, he became a womanizer. While Kim Bum played the role of a charismatic playboy with ease, Moonbin sank his teeth into the role of the unsociable and reticent So Yi-jung who is heartbroken.In the wake of his unfortunate demise, fans have paid tribute to him and brought back some clips of his incredible performance in Boys Over Flowers.NANATION ; 나나 🍓@NANATlONMoonbin, i have watched you when you were in Boys over Flowers and to see you going into idol life and then becoming an talented actor. It’s truly a gift, an honour, to be able to be your fan. I’m sorry things turn out this way and i hope you rest in peace my love19538Moonbin, i have watched you when you were in Boys over Flowers and to see you going into idol life and then becoming an talented actor. It’s truly a gift, an honour, to be able to be your fan. I’m sorry things turn out this way and i hope you rest in peace my love https://t.co/XihfxlK97anura@ofwinko@moviemenfes a best artist, best actor, rest well babee@moviemenfes a best artist, best actor, rest well babeeHoe@malebog2021@moviemenfes Moonbin back then in Boys Over Flowe when he started as a child actor 🤍 Rest In Peace, Moonbin 🤍65@moviemenfes Moonbin back then in Boys Over Flowe when he started as a child actor 🤍 Rest In Peace, Moonbin 🤍 https://t.co/fPg4WUDFS7John@itsalfiejohn@moviemenfes Child actor Moonbin in Boys Over Flowers 🤍114769@moviemenfes Child actor Moonbin in Boys Over Flowers 🤍 https://t.co/3ULLeVLMP0🌛✨대윤⁹@smlfortwicebefore kpop I've watched moonbin as younger so ji yung( kim bum) part in boys over flowers. I was so happy when he finally debuted as kpop idol. I might not so loud being a fan of him, but now whenever I'm goin to see a bright star in the sky, I will think of him and his light.51before kpop I've watched moonbin as younger so ji yung( kim bum) part in boys over flowers. I was so happy when he finally debuted as kpop idol. I might not so loud being a fan of him, but now whenever I'm goin to see a bright star in the sky, I will think of him and his light. https://t.co/0C7qMawXbYkape.@kyoshiwritesi still remember the first time i saw moonbin on tv. he played little so yijeong (boys over flowers) 14 years ago.312i still remember the first time i saw moonbin on tv. he played little so yijeong (boys over flowers) 14 years ago. https://t.co/uXlPT5TJMIsky@sky_jooI just found out Moonbin is the child actor in Boys Over Flowers. He plays little Yi Jung (Kim Bum's character). This is so sad...he was such a cute little boy. RIP Moonbin...may you find peace now. 31I just found out Moonbin is the child actor in Boys Over Flowers. He plays little Yi Jung (Kim Bum's character). This is so sad...he was such a cute little boy. RIP Moonbin...may you find peace now. 😭 https://t.co/btFCKDErGLNANATION ; 나나 🍓@NANATlONMy condolences to all Moonbin’s fans, friends, family and acquaintances. Moonbin, i’ll always keep the good memories of you with me, and i’ll miss you. Love you my shining star 9My condolences to all Moonbin’s fans, friends, family and acquaintances. Moonbin, i’ll always keep the good memories of you with me, and i’ll miss you. Love you my shining star 🌟Besides him, iKON’s Chanwoo played the role of a younger Gu Jun-pyo in the series who, like the ASTRO singer, went on to debut as an idol as well.The ASTRO singer pursued acting as an adult as well with school-themed dramas like Moments of Eighteen where he played the role of Jung Oh-je, a closeted gay character who hides his pain and sorrow from his fellow classmates. He also starred in The Mermaid Prince.HANNA⁶ 🌹🌍🌙 Moonbin 🙏@hannabyeol7that smile will always light up the darkness.Rest in peace Moonbin 🕊️4669758that smile will always light up the darkness.Rest in peace Moonbin 🕊️ https://t.co/cbewoGopb1Notably, non-ASTRO fans extended their deepest condolences to ASTRO fans as the internet collectively grieved the singer’s unfortunate death.ᴛᴀᴇʏᴇᴏɴ ꜱᴛᴜꜰꜰ 🏹 |@kimtaenosI remember this old picture of Taeyeon with Moonbin and SinB together ♡Sending condolences to the family, friends, and ASTRO. Rest in peace, Moonbin 🏻3488808I remember this old picture of Taeyeon with Moonbin and SinB together ♡Sending condolences to the family, friends, and ASTRO. Rest in peace, Moonbin ⭐️🙏🏻 https://t.co/nKtuoep1ecminaa@bbysanjoongWooyoung said "You are never alone & you will never be" “rest in peace moonbin” 🕊️🤞5290734Wooyoung said "You are never alone & you will never be" “rest in peace moonbin” 🕊️🤞 https://t.co/gwuE1B2wU5J@bluemoonx______——— “Rest in peace Moonbin Astro🕊️Sending our deepest condolences to his family and Astro. Virtual hug from Army to Aroha”🥀 twitter.com/i/web/status/1…84899——— “Rest in peace Moonbin Astro🕊️Sending our deepest condolences to his family and Astro. Virtual hug from Army to Aroha”🥀❤️ twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/zsmXclodwqYane 🌻@theroselovesme(not The Rose related)"Nobody knows what happened behind the brightest smile"Sending our deep condolences to moonbin’s family, his friends, astro fans. Rest in peace, Moonbin 🥀3705500(not The Rose related)"Nobody knows what happened behind the brightest smile"Sending our deep condolences to moonbin’s family, his friends, astro fans. Rest in peace, Moonbin 🥀 https://t.co/xyajc8AiazNotably, Moonbin made several cameo appearances in dramas like Sweet Revenge, Idol Fever, and My Romantic Some Recipe. His last dramas were No Going Back Romance and Find Me If You Can, where he made cameo appearances.