Astro (South Korean band)

Astro
Astro in Sept 2017
From left to right: Sanha, MJ, Moonbin, Eunwoo, Jinjin, and Rocky
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels
Spinoffs
Members
Past members
Websitefantagio.kr/musicians/아스트로

Astro (Korean: 아스트로; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by Fantagio.[1] The group is composed of four members: MJ, Jinjin, Cha Eun-woo, and Yoon San-ha.[2] Originally a sextet, Rocky departed from the group on February 28, 2023,[3] and Moonbin died on April 19, 2023.[4] They debuted on February 23, 2016, with the extended play Spring Up and were subsequently named as one of the best new K-pop acts of 2016 by Billboard.[5]

  1. ^ Fantagio. "Fantagio Official Website — Groups". Fantagio (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Astro's Official Naver Profile". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Kim Ji-hye (February 28, 2023). 라키, 아스트로 탈퇴+전속계약 종료..5인 체제 재정비[공식입장] [Rocky, withdrawal from Astro + termination of his exclusive contract... Reorganization to a 5-member system [Official Statement]]. Herald POP (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 28, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference moonbin was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Tamar Herman (December 21, 2016). "10 Best New K-Pop Groups In 2016". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved March 8, 2023.