7 Surprising Facts About Moonbin That You Never Knew

1. Moonbin's first-ever acting role was in the drama "Boys Over Flowers" as the younger version of Yoon Ji-hoo.

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2. Moonbin is known for his exceptional dance skills and was a trainee at the famous JYP Entertainment before joining Fantagio Entertainment, the agency behind ASTRO.

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3. Moonbin is a black belt in Taekwondo and has won several competitions.

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4. Before his debut as a K-pop star, Moonbin was a child actor and appeared in several dramas and commercials.

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5. Moonbin's stage name was originally supposed to be "Brian," but the name was changed to "Moonbin" to reflect his mysterious and dreamy persona.

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6. Moonbin's favorite song from ASTRO is "Always You," which was released in 2018.

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7. Moonbin has a fear of heights and has mentioned in several interviews that he gets very nervous while filming on tall buildings.

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