Billlie’s Moon Sua to take time off after death of her brother Moonbin

Moon Sua of girl group Billlie will be taking time off from her activities after the death of her older brother Moonbin, who was a member of boy band Astro, last week.

The group will also end promotions for its latest album, “the Billage of perception: chapter three” (2023).

Moon Sua will not be hosting this week’s “Show Champion” (2012-) on MBC M. Wednesday’s episode will be hosted by two other co-hosts, Tsuki and Nana from girl group Woo!Ah!.

“Planned fan sign event schedules will continue with Haram, Haruna, Sheon, Siyoon, Suhyeon and Tsuki,” a statement released on Monday reads.

“We sincerely thank the fans who supported Billlie’s [promotional] activities for their fourth EP.”

Astro’s agency Fantagio Corp opened a space in the agency building to pay respect to Moonbin, where fans, fellow band members and other artists have left messages.

“I will smile a lot, I will be happy doing what I want to do. So please be happy and comfortable there,” Moon Sua wrote in the memorial space.

Billlie’s latest album, “the Billage of perception: chapter three” was released on March 28.

BY CHO YONG-JUN [cho.yongjun1@joongang.co.kr]