Recently, when appearing as a special guest on “You Quiz on the Block”, idol Cha Eun Woo candidly opened up about how he felt when he lost his friend Moonbin.
In 2023, Moonbin (Astro) died suddenly at the age of 25, leaving a s.hock to Korean entertainers and fans.
More than a year has passed, but Cha Eun Woo still hasn’t calmed his grief. The singer wrote the song “Where Am I” in honor of his friend.
Cha Eun Woo said, “Last year was a particularly difficult year for me. I’ve written the lyrics for the songs on my album this year and there’s a lot I want to say. People are very forgetful so I’m very sad. I thought about how to express that in a meaningful and memorable way.”
“I cried a lot when I wrote the lyrics. I still can’t sing that song… I felt so guilty. He often appears in my dreams. When someone asks ‘Are you okay?’. I don’t want to say if I’m okay or not. So the direction and method of life that I choose is to do better and live better. That’s why I think he (Moonbin) would want to. that and hope for it,” Cha Eun Woo couldn’t hide his emotion when referring to his late friend.
At the same time, the ASTRO member did not forget to send Moonbin a sincere message, Cha Eun Woo said, “Binnie, are you okay? I miss you. Don’t worry about me. I’m finishing your share. Let’s meet again.”
Cha Eun Woo’s heartfelt message for Moobin touched fans. The recording garnered more than 9,000 shares on X (Twitter).
When Moonbin passes away in 2023, not only the audience, fans but also the ASTRO team members cannot hide their grief at this loss.
As one of Moonbin’s close friends while working in ASTRO, Cha Eun Woo once touched the public by visiting the Moonbin memorial area late at night and left a message saying, “Bin, I missed you again tonight, you shit. I couldn’t sleep, so I went out here with Sanha during a walk. Did you sleep well? Why do I miss and regret the things we do together, even the little things… In the sky, you should have hundreds or hundreds of times more fun. I’ll be in charge of taking care of what you leave behind, so don’t worry. You’ve worked hard. I love you, and I’m sorry, my friend. Dong Min. Eun Woo”.
In addition, Cha Eun Woo attached the lyrics of ASTRO’s song At We Still as if to express his heart for Moonbin: “Even if 4 seasons go by. You and I have always been, always have been. Still by each other’s side. No matter what moment we meet again. We’ve always been, always have been. My confession r.emains intact, I will protect you…”
Moonbin was born on January 26, 1998 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Hanlim Arts High School, majoring in music.
Moonbin is the eldest of his father, mother and sister. Moonbin’s younger sister is Moonsua, currently known as a member of Billlie.
In 2016, Moonbin debuted with the group Astro as the lead singer and dancer. Although the group’s popularity is not high, Moonbin and Cha Eun Woo are the two best known members of Astro.
In 2020, Moonbin and Sanha debuted as Astro’s first subgroup. 2 months before his d.eath, Moonbin shared that he was happy to hold his first concert in Japan and looked forward to coming back again.
It is known that Moonbin entered the entertainment world very early. From the age of 6, he debuted as a c.hild model and actor.
In 2006, Moonbin appeared in TVXQ’s “Balloon” music video. In 2007, he was introduced as TVXQ’s c.hild Yunho in “Star King”.
