SEVENTEEN‘s Seungkwan 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 evening, following Finest Male Group and Finest Dance Efficiency Male Group.

Through the boyband’s practically 10-minute acceptance speech, members of the 13-strong group took turns to present 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 need 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 trade is definitely not simple. However let’s preserve rooting for one another, and create good reminiscences collectively.”

After a brief pause, Seungkwan returned to the microphone, visibly extra emotional, saying: “I’m undecided if it could be applicable for me to say this right here, however so much has occurred this 12 months.”

“I wish to specific my deepest gratitude to my buddy Moonbin, who’s at all times proven his help for all members of SEVENTEEN,” the singer continued, as members of the boyband patted him on the shoulder. “He beloved our staff, and he’s been our biggest supporter. Thanks.”

Moonbin handed away in April 2023 on the age of 25. He was considered one of 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 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.