ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo, SVT's Mingyu, Stray Kids' Bang Chan & others release tribute song for late Moonbin; BTS' RM extends support
On the second anniversary of Moonbin¡¯s passing, 22 K-pop artists, including Cha Eun Woo, Mingyu, Bang Chan, and more came together for a tribute song titled "Memory of the Moon." BTS' RM also showed support by resharing the track.
On the second anniversary of Moonbin¡¯s passing, 22 K-pop artists came together to honor his memory with a heartfelt tribute song titled Moon: Memory of the Moon. More than just a release, the track feels like a collective letter from his closest friends and peers, one filled with love, grief, and remembrance, to the late K-pop star.
(Moon): Memory of the Moon: 22 K-pop artists release tribute song for Moonbin
The tribute features an all-star lineup of artists who shared close bonds with Moonbin, either personally or through the industry. Participating in the project are ASTRO members MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eun Woo, and Yoon San Ha. Rocky, who departed from the ASTRO in 2023, has also joined his former team members for the touching tribute.
Among other artists who have contributed to the song are SEVENTEEN¡¯s Hoshi, Wonwoo, Mingyu, Dokyeom, and Seungkwan; Stray Kids¡¯ Bang Chan; VIVIZ; MONSTA X¡¯s I.M., Kihyun, and Minhyuk; and Moonbin¡¯s sister Moon Sua from Billlie. Kim Doyeon, Choi Yoojung, Naungjae, and SF9¡¯s Chani also lend their voices, making this a rare and meaningful collaboration.
ASTRO members and Rocky penned the lyrics for the Moonbin tribute
The lyrics were written by ASTRO members MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun Woo, and Sanha, along with former member Rocky. Their words reflect the kind of bond that doesn¡¯t fade, even with time or distance. You can feel their closeness in every line.
The meaning of this song is "letters of Moonbin's friends to Moonbin, who is waiting when the moon doors open." The track goes, "When the moon door opens, we'll be standing there. We'll be there. Dreaming of the day we meet again. We will not forget you and wait for you."
Fans react to the touching tribute
The release of the song stirred a wave of emotion across fandoms. Fans praised the song for the emotional weight carried by every lyric and voice. Many said it felt like the artists were speaking directly to Moonbin and to them as well.
One user said, "Such a beautiful and emotional tribute. Moonbin¡¯s memory will live on forever in our hearts."
Such a beautiful and emotional tribute. ??? Moonbin¡¯s memory will live on forever in our hearts.?
¡ª Naina Niazi (@nainaaheree) April 19, 2025
Another wrote, "Moonbin, I hope you're very happy there in heaven and take care so much."
Moonbin i hope you're very happy there in the heaven and take care so much ??
¡ª Bella (@Bella27978660) April 19, 2025
A third added, "This song is to never forget the beautiful and loved person Moon Bin was. Let's remember him with music."
This song is to never forget the beautiful and loved person Moon Bin was ? let's remember him with music
¡ª starlight?? (@nunuroha73837) April 19, 2025
"I'm crying so much at the scene where all of Moonbin's friends and family started harmonizing and singing together and making a 5-minute song just for him¡ Moonbin, you are so loved," said one user.
IM CRYING SO MUCH AT THE SCENE WHERE ALL OF MOONBINS FRIENDS AND FAMILY STARTED HARMONIZING AND SINGING TOGETHER AND MAKING A 5 MINUTE SONG JUST FOR HIM¡ MOONBIN YOU ARE SO LOVED ?? pic.twitter.com/FOBANhZlv7
¡ª roxanne¡¯s binnie - IS SEEING ATEEZ!!! (@aroharoxy) April 19, 2025
BTS¡¯s RM shows support for Moonbin tribute song
BTS leader RM showed his support by resharing the tribute song on his Instagram account. He tagged Cha Eun Woo and wrote, "You worked hard," as he is reported to have played a key role in organizing the project.
? @BTS_twt Namjoon shared ¡°??? ? [Moon]¡± by @offclASTRO & other artists, a tribute to ?? [Moonbin] who died 2 years ago, today.
¡ª Sari Setiogi Griberg (@setiogi) April 19, 2025
Nam tagged @CHAEUNWOO_offcl who is reported to hv played key role in organizing the project, reaching out to friends.#BTS #RM #BTSonInstagram pic.twitter.com/2wW4Z59VuZ
Moonbin was found dead at his home on April 19, 2023, in Seoul¡¯s Gangnam District. He was 25 years old.
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