SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan pays tribute to ASTRO’s Moonbin throughout 2023 MAMA Awards
SEVENTEEN‘s Seungkwan just lately paid tribute to the late ASTRO singer Moonbin throughout the group’s 2023 MAMA Awards acceptance speech.
Yesterday (November 29), SEVENTEEN took residence the trophy for Album of the 12 months on the 2023 MAMA Awards. It was the third of three awards they took residence that night time, following Finest Male Group and Finest Dance Efficiency Male Group.
Throughout the boyband’s practically 10-minute acceptance speech, members of the 13-strong group took turns to offer their due to followers and supporters for the award, with Seungkwan stepping up final.
“First, I wish to thank all of the artists who carried out immediately,” he stated, per SBS Star. “Seeing your unbelievable performances made me respect you much more.”
“Whether or not you received an award or not, I simply wish to let you already know that you just rock, and I’ve discovered a bunch from you immediately,” he added. “Being within the Ok-pop business is actually not simple. However let’s preserve rooting for one another, and create good recollections collectively.”
After a brief pause, Seungkwan returned to the microphone, visibly extra emotional, saying: “I’m unsure if it will be acceptable for me to say this right here, however lots has occurred this yr.”
“I wish to specific my deepest gratitude to my good friend Moonbin, who’s all the time proven his help for all members of SEVENTEEN,” the singer continued, as members of the boyband patted him on the shoulder. “He cherished our workforce, and he’s been our best supporter. Thanks.”
Moonbin handed away in April 2023 on the age of 25. He was one among six founding members of ASTRO, together with MJ, JinJin, Cha Eun-woo, Yoon Sanha and ex-member Rocky. He was additionally the older brother of Moon Sua of the Ok-pop lady group Billlie.
Rocky additionally just lately opened up about Moonbin’s passing in a brand new interview, the place he spoke about their lengthy friendship and the way the dying had affected him. “My world got here crashing down,” he stated.