Do you know why Rocky left Astro? Yes, we are talking about the Kpop idol who recently sparked dating rumors with Park Bo Yeon. Well, that’s not our today’s concern. Fans became pretty much emotional during Rocky’s farewell. Still, not everyone knows the reason why he made such a decision. Before getting into that, let’s learn how much fame did Rocky earn while he was associated with Astro.
Starting from the basics, Rocky’s real name is Park Min-hyuk. Hailing from South Gyeongsang Province, Rocky just turned 24 years this year in February. No doubt, he has a distinctive voice, and people love listening to it all day long. It was back in 2016 when he made his debut with the Kpop boy group Astro. When it comes to Rocky’s musical works, some of the hit ones are- Candy Sugar Pop, After Midnight, Blue Flame, Always You, One, etc.
Being a die-hard Astro fan, did you not listen to its 2022 studio album, Drive to the Starry Road? It’s highly recommended to you.
Coming back to Rocky’s departure from Astro, it’s been pretty much saddening to the Kpop fans. Some people started wondering if the Kpop idol had some feud with the other members of the group. Well, No! The way he left Astro appeared more like it was meant to be. What happened? If you are looking for further details about Rocky leaving Astro, here is what we know.
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Reason Behind Rocky Leaving Astro Revealed: Why?
It was in February 2023 when Rocky officially confirmed the news of his exit from the Kpop boy group Astro. He served the band right from the start. What was the reason? Well, he left it as his contract with Fantagio ended. All the artists are allowed to renew their contracts if they wish to. But Park Min-hyuk, aka Rocky, didn’t wish to do that and thus decided to part ways with Astro.
On this note, Fantagio made an official statement about Rocky’s departure by saying that he is ready to start a new chapter of his life. It addressed it as his willingness to have a ‘fresh start’ after serving for seven long years. In addition to that, Fantagio also thanked Rocky for doing his utmost for a long time as a member of ASTRO, and they will be sincerely rooting for him in the future.
Did you know that Park Min-hyuk also has great acting skills? Besides his music career, he also starred in some projects, including Te Three Musketeers, released last year. You must give it a watch if you haven’t yet.
Briefly, we may say that Rocky’s decision to part ways from Astro was made on positive ground. He didn’t have any feud with anyone but is still believed to be in touch. Many fans wonder if Rocky is ever going to make a guest appearance in any of Astro’s music videos. Well, Park Min-hyuk has not yet provided any hint regarding this. Still, what’s wrong with hoping? Everyone is allowed to make their decisions wisely, thinking about their betterment.
After quite some time, recently, Astro’s other member, Moonbin, passed away, leaving everyone in shock. Wait, what? Yes! The most shocking part was he was just 25 years old. Kpop fans started sharing their heartfelt messages on social media, following the same.
When investigated, the cops found no foul play. To be more exact, Moonbin died on 19 April 2023, just a couple of months after Rocky left Astro. It seemed like it was a suicidal case, but the cause is not yet publicized. Sending condolences to Moonbin’s family and close ones.
Best Wishes to Rocky for the upcoming days of his life. Make sure you follow the former Astro member on his Instagram account for more such amazing updates.
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