Moonbin Biography: Net Worth, Age, Wikipedia, Pictures, Songs, Siblings, Awards, Movies

Moonbin was a talented South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and model, best known as a member of the K-pop boy group ASTRO and its sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha.

His dynamic stage presence, sharp dance moves, and warm personality made him a beloved figure in the K-pop industry until his tragic passing in 2023.

Profile

• Full Name: Moon Bin
• Stage Name: Moonbin
• Born: January 26, 1998
• Died: April 19, 2023 (Age: 25 years old)
• Birthplace: Cheongju, Chungbuk Province, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Occupation: Singer, Dancer, Actor, Model
• Height: 5’11” (181 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Moon
• Siblings: Moon Sua
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to USD 2 million

Early Life and Education

Moonbin was a talented South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and model born on January 26, 1998, in Cheongju, Chungbuk Province, South Korea.

Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moon, alongside his younger sister, Moon Sua, a member of the girl group Billlie, he developed a passion for performing at a young age.

Influenced by his mother, a former child model, Moonbin entered the entertainment industry as a child model and ulzzang in 2004.

He attended Hanlim Multi Art School, graduating in February 2016 with a focus on Practical Music, which honed his skills in singing and dancing.

Career

Moonbin began his career as a child model in 2004, appearing in print ads and commercials.

In 2006, he portrayed a young U-Know Yunho in TVXQ’s “Balloons” music video, and in 2009, he debuted as an actor in KBS2’s Boys Over Flowers, playing the younger version of Kim Bum’s character.

He joined Fantagio’s trainee program in fifth grade, becoming a full-fledged trainee by middle school. As part of Fantagio’s iTeen project, he performed at events like the “Rising Star” showcase at Lotte World.

In 2016, he debuted as the principal dancer, lead vocalist, and center of ASTRO with their EP Spring Up, featuring the hit “Hide & Seek.” ASTRO quickly gained popularity, ranking on Billboard’s top 10 new K-pop groups of 2016.

In 2018, Moonbin hosted The Ultimate Watchlist of Latest Trends for two seasons and appeared on the cover of Men’s Health Korea.

In 2019, he landed a significant acting role as Jung Oh-je in JTBC’s At Eighteen, earning the Best New Actor award at the 2019 MBC Drama Awards.

He took a brief hiatus in November 2019 for health reasons but returned in February 2020, co-hosting Show Champion with bandmate Yoon San-ha and VERIVERY’s Kangmin.

In 2020, he led the web drama The Mermaid Prince and joined the eco-friendly cooking show Food Avengers.

That September, he debuted in ASTRO’s first sub-unit, Moonbin & Sanha, with the EP In-Out and lead single “Bad Idea,” winning their first music show award on The Show within eight days.

Awards and Nominations

• 2016 Melon Music Awards: Best New Artist (ASTRO) – Won
• 2018 Korea Drama Awards: Best Rookie Actor (The Mermaid Prince) – Won
• 2019 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actor (At Eighteen) – Won
• 2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards: Bonsang (ASTRO) – Won
• 2020 APAN Music Awards: Entertainer of the Year – Male – Nominated
• 2020 APAN Music Awards: Male Actor Idol of the Year – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @moon_ko_ng

Personal Life

Moonbin was a talented South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and model who tragically passed away at 25 years old on April 19, 2023.

Standing at 5’11” with a charismatic stage presence, he was nicknamed “U-Know MoonBin” and “Puppycat” for his expressive features.

Single with no public romantic relationships, Moonbin kept his personal life private, though he described his ideal type as someone kind, humorous, and respectful of his space.

Discography

• Spring Up (EP, 2016) – “Hide & Seek”
• Summer Vibes (EP, 2016) – “Breathless”
• Autumn Story (EP, 2016) – “Confession”
• Winter Dream (EP, 2017) – “Again”
• Dream Part.01 (EP, 2017) – “Baby”
• Dream Part.02 (EP, 2017) – “Crazy Sexy Cool”
• All Light (Album, 2019) – “All Night”
• Blue Flame (EP, 2019) – “Blue Flame” (limited participation due to hiatus)
• Gateway (EP, 2020) – “Knock”
• All Yours (Album, 2021) – “One”
• Switch On (EP, 2021) – “After Midnight”
• Drive to the Starry Road (Album, 2022) – “Candy Sugar Pop”
• Discography (Moonbin & Sanha):
• In-Out (EP, 2020) – “Bad Idea”
• Refuge (EP, 2022) – “Who”
• Incense (EP, 2023) – “Madness”
• Discography (Solo/Collaborations):
• “Language” (with Weki Meki’s Suyeon, 2018, FM201.8 project)

Filmography

• Boys Over Flowers (KBS2, 2009) – Young So Yi-jung
• Perseverance Goo Haera (MBN, 2015) – Cameo, Episode 1
• To Be Continued (MBC, 2015) – Himself
• At Eighteen (JTBC, 2019) – Jung Oh-je
• The Mermaid Prince (2020) – Choi Woo-hyuk
• The Mermaid Prince: The Beginning (2020) – Choi Woo-hyuk

Net Worth

Moonbin was a talented South Korean singer, dancer, actor, and model with an estimated net worth of $1 million to USD 2 million at the time of his passing.

His wealth came from his music career with ASTRO and Moonbin & Sanha, acting roles in dramas like At Eighteen and The Mermaid Prince, and modeling for brands such as Nerdy Cafe and Neikidnis.