K-POP star Moonbin, 25, 'is found dead at his apartment'

K-POP star, Moonbin has been found dead in his apartment at the age of 25, South Korea police have said. His manager found him dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul at 8.10 pm on Tuesday evening, April 18, YonHapNews Television reported.

The singer, actor, dancer and model was best known as a member of boy band Astro and its sub-unit Moonbin and Sanha. He is believed to have been found after he did not turn up for rehearsals.

Born named Moon Bin, he was part of the original lineup for Astro, debuting with five other singers in 2016. The group's hits included Candy Sugar Pop, All Night, Crazy Sexy Cool and Blue Flame.

Astro's record label Fantagio Music, in a statement that was also shared on the band's Instagram, said: 'On April 19th, Astro member Moonbin suddenly left us and became a star in the sky.