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Korea Herald
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Grace Kao] Astro's ‘Call Out' at 'Astroad Stargraphy' 2025
Because I live in the US, attending a K-pop concert in Korea is a very special treat for me. This past weekend, with my fellow Arohas, I experienced Astro's 2025 'The Astroad Stargraphy' concert on June 7 at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. There was a full band at the left and right ends of the front stage. Astro's members are MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eunwoo, Moon Bin, Rocky and Sanha. It was a sold-out show, and bittersweet for several reasons. First, there were many reminders of Moon Bin's absence due to his tragic passing. He was listed on the banners and in the closing credits. Many of the dance formations held a vacant spot for him, including an empty mic stand during 'We Still.' Second, Cha Eunwoo is scheduled to enlist in the military in July. Lastly, Rocky, who officially left the group in 2023, joined the group on stage for all of its older songs. This was the first group concert in more than three years, and given Cha Eunwoo's enlistment, Moon Bin's passing and Rocky's departure, Astro's future configuration is, at best, uncertain. There are so many amazing parts of the experience of a K-pop concert in Korea that are absent in both K-pop and other pop concerts in the US. This show was a full 3 hours and 20 minutes long. In America, I've only attended one concert with a single artist that lasted that long, and that was Bruce Springsteen in the 1980s. Astro's light sticks are intricate, and the arena was dominated by pink and purple lights. According to fans' listings of the set list, the group performed 29 songs. Honestly, I don't know how they did it. Audience members were given diffraction glasses — when we wore them, all of the white stage lights turned into beautiful rainbow stars, befitting the theme of the concert. We enjoyed a traditional T-stage, which connected to a secondary stage at the back of the floor. This meant that at various parts of the concert, the five members could see different segments of the audience. I have actually never seen such a thoughtful layout for audience members. Astro's intricate stages and light shows were beautifully well-planned. The large video screens behind the members, as well as on the side panels of the moving segments of the stage, were visually appealing, and the concert made generous use of lights and flares. I also loved the dangling lights hanging above the circular stage, which were manipulated into astrologically inspired designs as the lengths of the strings shifted. Because my Korean is limited, I was unable to follow most of the conversational parts (ments) of the concert. However, there was one clear theme — nostalgia for the early days of the group. Videos and song backgrounds featured old images of the group, including those of Moonbin. 'We Still' in particular was accompanied by a montage of photos and videos. In contrast to many K-pop concerts, this show evoked a wide range of feelings from the audience. The emotional ballads 'Circles,' 'Twilight,' and 'Fly' were newer singles and express philosophical and somber themes about life, including those related to Moon Bin's passing. These were composed primarily by leader Jinjin and producer and topliner Subin Kim. 'Circles' may have also evoked the circular section of one part of the stage. At other times, their early songs lightened the mood. Astro's debut song 'Hide & Seek' received thunderous applause. This was followed by 'Breathless,' another tune from early in their catalog that is nothing if not cheerful. 'After Midnight' featured a large video background of ocean waves, which matched the lyrics of the second pre-chorus: 'I'm fine, not fine, the endless ocean.' This song was preceded by the upbeat 2022 song 'Candy Sugar Pop' — one of the last singles that featured all six members. I also enjoyed their performance of 'Crazy Sexy Cool,' although I imagine it was hard to dance in their white and heavily embroidered sparkly suits. The members were in top form, and their personas were intact. Jinjin, whom I had the pleasure to meet and write about last year, was energetic and expressed seemingly endless positive energy. His leadership qualities were on full display. MJ was the silly one, joking throughout the evening. I just adore his singing. Cha Eunwoo, who is often known as the most handsome idol in K-pop, was treated as such. The almost entirely female audience fanatically screamed, especially when he took off his jacket near the end of the show. Rocky was treated as the long-lost member who returned — fans were so thrilled to see him and wished he would stick around. Finally, Sanha was the sweet and friendly member who was bright and cheerful all night. The show ended with the song 'Call Out.' This song lasted at least 15 minutes as the members would pause in the middle of the chorus to offer additional ments while other members would run through the audience sections. The lyrics are about the members calling out to their fans to remember them. I doubt any of the Arohas at the concert will soon forget Astro.
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'We'll meet again': SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan pens emotional note for ASTRO's Moonbin on old Instagram birthday post
SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan recently paid a deeply emotional tribute to his late friend Bini, aka ASTRO's Moonbin, for his birthday. Moonbin's birthday is celebrated on January 26, but Seungkwan shared a post a couple of days back. Though from different groups, their friendship stayed strong. Moonbin's sudden passing on April 19, 2023, deeply affected Seungkwan. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Seungkwan wrote, 'It's already been two years. How are you, my friend? I'm so late, sorry…' He confessed that he had written the message earlier but hesitated to post. Seungkwan shared the news of his latest solo release, 'You monitored it, right? Listen to it well.' He expressed regret that they never filmed fun challenges together, especially for his song Thunder. The K-pop singer said, 'It's a shame.. If we hadn't kept postponing things because we were tired." He continues, "We could've had so many precious videos left behind.' Reflecting on the love Moonbin left behind, Seungkwan shared that he found comfort in the heartfelt words the late idol said. The THUNDER singer said that due to Moonbin's words and behavior, their friendship was formed. Seungkwan shared that he often pauses to capture moments when the moon shines or dandelions bloom, feeling he's become more romantic. Seungkwan Talks About Memories Of The Moon Track He also thanked the ASTRO members for their work on the tribute song Memory of the Moon. He hoped Moonbin listened to it and found it touching. Seungkwan mentioned Eunwoo, Jinjin, Myungjun, Sanha and Rocky. He appreciated how hard they all worked. He was grateful to everyone who helped make the song. He hoped Moonbin would receive the tribute with the same warmth he always showed. Seungkwan's tribute closed with a simple but powerful message: 'I love you, Bin-ah.' Previously, Seungkwan shared a lengthy post with several snaps with Moonbin. Check below. ASTRO's Moonbin Sad Passing Moonbin, a member of the K-pop group ASTRO, passed away on April 19, 2023. He was 25 years old. His manager found him unresponsive at his apartment in Seoul. Police found no signs of foul play. It was ruled a suspected suicide. His sudden death shocked the K-pop industry and fans worldwide. Moonbin was known for his talent, kindness, and strong friendships. His passing left a deep impact on friends, fellow idols, and fans.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo all set for mandatory enlistment, signs up for military band ahead of preparation
Cha Eun Woo , member of popular K-pop boy group ASTRO , is all set to start his military enlistment soon. His agency shared a statement on the matter and updated fans about the joining date as well. Cha Eun Woo signed up for the military band As per reports from Koreaboo, the popular idol recently went on to sign up for the military band . His agency gave a simple update regarding the member and shared that he has undergone the interview process. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list They shared that "Cha Eunwoo had an interview with the Army's military band today." Eun Woo submitted the application within the provided time frame between March and April. The official interview for the position within the military was given today by the idol. If the idol clears his interview regarding the military band, his mandatory enlistment period will start soon in July too. So far, with Eun Woo's enlistment, the group ASTRO will see their second member go into military enlistment. Earlier in 2022, group member MJ had applied for military enlistment. He completed his military service in November 2023 and has been actively promoting along with the group for various activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo More recent updates about Eun Woo and ASTRO In recent updates, the idol was criticised by netizens online. The idol released a song dedicated to the former late member of ASTRO, Moonbin. The artist had released the song in collaboration with other artists who were all dear fans of Moonbin. Eun Woo went viral for the song; however, he was also criticised and called out by netizens. The idol faced a lot of critical comments online that shared that he allegedly used Moonbin as clickbait for the song. It was shared only a few days ago that the idol and his agency will be taking action against it themselves. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo declares first-ever legal war on haters, agency breaks silence on claims of using late Moonbin's name for gain
ASTRO member Cha Eun Woo has been the subject of malicious comments and hate messages online, with some anti-fans even sending funeral wreaths and protest trucks to condemn the recent tribute song released in memory of Moonbin, the late member of the boy band who passed away on April 19, 2023. All the members, especially Eun Woo, have been accused of using Moonbin's name to make a profit or revive their singing careers, which have largely been on pause. Now, on April 25, after days of silence and growing public pressure, ASTRO's agency, Fantagio, has finally released an official statement citing legal action. This marks the first time the company has made such a move specifically for Eun Woo in his decade-long career in the industry. 'Memory of the Moon' backlash On Moonbin's second death anniversary, Eunwoo and his fellow ASTRO members (MJ, Jinjin and Yoon San Ha) released a tribute song titled 'Memory of the Moon.' The song also featured 22 other idols, like members from Stray Kids, MONSTA X, SEVENTEEN, and Moonbin's sister Moon Sua from Billie. The True Beauty star even reportedly sent personalised bracelets to all the artists involved as a thank-you. But he soon found himself in the middle of criticism and intense backlash, as netizens were convinced the song was nothing more than a PR stunt and accused the band of 'using the deceased for fame.' 'AROHAs (ASTRO's fandom) never asked for this. Celebrities should read the room better. If you're trying to sell something, know what your fans actually want,' one user posted online, followed by hundreds of similar posts calling out the idol group. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO As the trend gained traction, fans of Eun Woo rallied behind him, defending and urging Fantagio to take action against the haters. On April 21, a group of Cha Eun Woo's fans sent support trucks to Fantagio's office in Seoul, with LED screens displaying messages demanding that the agency finally step up and protect him. Some of the messages read, 'Cha Eun Woo has sacrificed the most for the team, but he's the one getting attacked the most. And yet Fantagio is just standing by and watching. Is this happening with their approval?' and 'Fantagio, get it together. Stop focusing only on making money and protect Cha Eun Woo properly. The fans are watching—you better do your job right!' Fantagio release official statement on backlash, declares legal action On April 25, almost a week after online slander, Eun Woo's agency, Fantagio, released an official statement announcing legal action against cyberbullying. 'We know about the malicious slander, defamation, and baseless rumours spreading online about our artist. These are not just criticisms — they're illegal acts. We've been monitoring things, but it's gone too far, and now we're preparing legal action with no mercy. We're also collecting evidence, so if fans have anything, send it to us. We promise we'll protect our artists,' the agency said. Fantagio also expressed their gratitude to fans for their support and for reporting harmful posts. They clarified that their silence until then was due to the time spent gathering necessary evidence for legal action, reassuring that they would not tolerate any actions that harm their artists. The company emphasised that they would take a firm stand to protect their rights. 'Spreading false information or creating malicious posts under the veil of anonymity goes beyond simple criticism and constitutes a clear illegal act,' the statement read. It also encouraged fans to report any such hate accounts immediately through the agency's official website and email. 'We would like to reiterate that we will respond strongly to any actions that infringe upon the rights of our artists, and we thank you once again for your continued interest and support,' it concluded.
Gulf News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Astro's Moonbin tribute sparks brutal hate: Fans launch truck protests and agency hits back
ASTRO has responded with strong resolve after facing a wave of malicious online comments following the release of their heartfelt tribute to the late Moonbin. On April 23, ASTRO's agency, Fantagio, issued a firm statement: 'Malicious slander and rumors that defame ASTRO's reputation are spreading recklessly online,' they said. 'Although we have been monitoring the situation cautiously, we can no longer stand by and will be taking legal action without leniency.' The agency underscored that spreading false information and hiding behind anonymity to post defamatory content is a clear violation of the law. They also shared that evidence is being actively collected and that fan-submitted tips have been invaluable—welcomed via email. Fantagio made it clear: 'We will continue to respond strongly to any actions that infringe upon ASTRO's rights and interests.' ASTRO, who debuted in 2016 with faced a devastating loss when member Moonbin passed away in April 2023 at the age of 25. To honour the second anniversary of his passing, ASTRO recently released the tribute track 'Memory of the Moon.' All proceeds from the song will be donated. The project brought together 22 artists, including Moon Sua, VIVIZ, Monsta X, Seventeen, and SF9.
