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Following the sudden death of ASTRO's Moonbin, his best friend SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan, started following the former on Instagram on April 20, 2023. Moonbin passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The SEVENTEEN member had a very limited following which extended to no more than his fellow group members. In light of the ASTRO member's passing away, Seungkwan has added him to his following in an effort to remember him.
While Seungkwan or his agency has yet to give a statement about ASTRO idol's death, fans are certain that the former is grieving the recent tragedy. The two idols had a significant history as friends and often showcased their friendship on social media and through media outlets. Needless to say, it saddens fans as they are thinking of the tough times the SEVENTEEN idol is facing right now.
Fans send their condolences to Seungkwan after his best friend ASTRO's Moonbin's death
After SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan started following Moonbin on Instagram, he continued to like several of his pictures. To fans, this showcased him reminiscing about the times they shared together. Fans know that the friendship between Moonbin and Seungkwan is one of the closest ones in the K-pop industry. The two would regularly call and meet each other up.
When fans saw that the SEVENTEEN member had followed his best friend on Instagram, they took to social media to discuss it. While some said that the two were inseparable, others said that they couldn't imagine what Seungkwan must have been going through.
As their Instagram feeds contain several pictures of them spending time together, the news of Seungkwan following the deceased idol has saddened many. In light of the same, fans have taken the time to send their condolences to SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan, who has lost his best friend, and tried to send him much of their support.
They also brought back several instances where the two proved themselves to be really good friends. In February 2023, Moobin shared a few words about his friend during his interview with GQ Korea.
He said that he had a lot of memories with Seungkwan. He added that while he didn't like going out too much, he ended up visiting a lot of places thanks to Seungkwan.
In another backstage interview with the rest of the ASTRO members, the deceased idol was asked what he'd do if his best friend suddenly disappeared. Though the question made no direct reference to Seungkwan, the idol replied without hesitation:
"If seungkwan suddenly disappears, then I will go find and look for him."
More recently, Seungkwan also sent a cake for Moobin's birthday on January 26, 2023. When the late idol posted a picture of himself with the cake, Seungkwan commented on the post:
"Aren't I such a sweet hyung?"
They were only ten days apart in age and fans have found their bickering and their friendship adorable and sweet. With the recent tragedy of Moonbin's passing away, fans can only imagine the saddening circumstances that Seungkwan is going through.
ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo arrives in South Korea to support Moonbin's family
As soon as ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo heard the news, he returned to South Korea from the US where he was attending and participating in Coachella 2023. Jinjin and Sanha also arrived in Seoul as soon as they heard the news. Meanwhile, MJ, who is serving his mandatory military service, also requested leave to attend Moonbin's wake and support his family. ASTRO's former member Rocky has also reportedly reached the wake.
With all the members together to attend the deceased's funeral, fans hope that they can support each other through the hard times. Moobin's funeral is set to be held on April 22, 2023, and his parents and relatives have requested that the event be kept out of the public eye.
