Previously, the fandom raised issues related to the memorial space and announced a boycott.
Fantagio asks employees not to distort or agitate their minds.
Source: Fantagio
[The Fact | [Reporter Gong Mina] Boy group Astro's management company Fantagio explains the controversy surrounding the closure of the Moonbin memorial space at Seonunsa Temple in Asan-myeon, Gochang, Jeollanam-do.
On the 3rd, Fantagio posted on Astro's official fancafe, "After careful discussion and according to the opinion of Aroha (Astro's fan club), we have decided to close Moon Space immediately." immediately at Seonunsa from 8 p.m.." “We clearly state that we have not entered into any agreement, convention or contract of any kind and do not have any financial interest,” he said.
Previously, Fantagio announced on the 23rd of last month that it had decided to move the Moon Space, a Moonbin memorial space that had been prepared at the National Government Complex in Namhansanseong, in Seonunsa to permanently preserve the plaque. Memorial board. Afterwards, Astro fans announced a boycott of Fantagio, claiming that "Fantagio and Seonunsa signed a business agreement last September" and "Despite fans' protests, Moonbin's life has been displayed as a tourism product".
Regarding the reason the Moonbin memorial space was moved from Gukcheongsa Temple to Seonunsa Temple, Fantagio said, "There are safety concerns for visitors during the winter and Moonbin's permanent memorial stele" and "We moved go to Seonunsa Temple because Gukcheongsa Temple is a dependent temple of Seounsa Temple." “We have decided to relocate,” the company explained.
At the same time, “In response to our concerns that Aroha might suddenly need a place to stay due to unexpected circumstances, the monks of Seounsa Temple fortunately decided to provide us with a room Free accommodation and free meals.
He continued, "Our executives and staff went to Seonunsa Temple and personally prepared the space for many days with a heart only for Moonbin. We sincerely ask you not to misrepresent and incited the feelings of Fantagio executives and employees towards Moonbin." He requested.
He announced a strong response to the spread of rumors. “Fantagio clearly states that it does not have any financial interest in shipping companies,” he warned, adding, “We intend to take strong legal action against the spread false rumors in the future.”
Finally, Fantagio added: “We would like to thank the monks and staff of Seounsa Temple for reviewing Moon Space at the National Office Building and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the controversy related causes. ”
Previously, Moonbin passed away on April 19 at the age of 25. According to the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral was held privately with the attendance of family friends and company colleagues.