Fans Find Comfort In ASTRO Moonbin’s Most Recent Social Media Post

“Spring is here.”

Today, the untimely passing of ASTRO‘s Moonbin was reported by various news sources before being confirmed by the group’s agency, Fantagio, in an official statement.

ASTRO’s Moonbin

On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us to become a star in the sky.

Although we cannot compare our sorrow to to the grief that the bereaved families is feeling, losing a beloved son and brother, the ASTRO members, fellow Fantagio artists, company executives, and employees are mouring the deceased in great sadness and shock.

— Fantagio

The K-Pop fandom has come together to mourn the loss of the talented idol, sharing their love and support for those closest to him.

Some fans have also recollected Moonbin’s words to comfort themselves, recalling an audio-only broadcast where he soothed an AROHA’s worries, saying, “You’re tearing up for no reason. Can I console you?”

Fans have continued looking to Moonbin’s words for comfort, now in his most recent social media post.

On April 11, Moonbin shared a photo on ASTRO’s official Twitter account of a dandelion, expressing his excitement over the flower.

Roha, they’re dandelion seeds!!!
They’re dandelion seeds~ Ride the wind and spread far and wide!

— Moonbin

According to the language of flowers, dandelions represent hope, growth, and healing — a sign of continuing when things are hard. The flower also represents the sun, the moon, and the stars at different parts of its cycle, three things significant to ASTRO and AROHA.

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Dandelions are a flower that can thrive under challenging conditions and can be seen as a sign of spring’s arrival after the harsh winter. Moonbin reflected on this in a follow-up tweet, telling the flower to gently visit “those dearest to him” and announce that spring was here.

Go tell those dearest to me
that spring is here.
Tickle them softly.

— Moonbin

Fans have found comfort in these tweets, using the meaning behind dandelions to comfort themselves and process their grief.

May he rest in peace, love, and light.

ASTRO