Rocky Reveals Emotional Journey After Leaving ASTRO Alongside Moonbin

October 2024 · 4 minute read

Rocky, a former member of ASTRO, discussed the strong relationships he maintains with his former teammates. On November 22, Rocky released his 1st mini album ‘ROCKYST’ and signified his new beginning as a solo artist under his self-established company, One Fine Day Entertainment.

The members have all listened to my new music and given me positive feedback,” he started. Nothing except positive comments come from them. They’re just like having reliable, familiar housemates. We rarely offer each other counsel on major life issues. Everyday life is all we discuss.

In retrospect, he said:

“At the time, launching a solo career wasn’t really on my mind.”

He went on to explain why he left Fantagio and ASTRO. Simply put, I was exhausted, disoriented, and at a loss for action. After over 15 years in the profession (including my time as a trainee), the thought crossed my mind, “Maybe I don’t need to continue down this path.”

Then, soon after his choice to leave his team, Rocky lost a close buddy and teammate, the late Moonbin. I feel like I’ve given him a proper send-off. Truthfully, it hurt like hell. I guess the anguish was so profound that I couldn’t even fathom it,” the musician explained.

In a later conversation, Rocky was probed on the possible reactions of Moonbin to his solo effort. I’ve seen him in my nightmares before,” he said. The most he would do is nod, though. We spent so much of our lives together that we may as well have been twins; back then, we had all the arguments we needed to have, and if we didn’t open up, time would sort things out. Hyung would smile and nod rather than make any profound statements. By indicating his chest, Rocky said confidently, “He is always here with me.”

Take a look at below tweet:

so this is the dream that rocky had about moonbin? 🥹 pic.twitter.com/gXOi7ekv5A

— roxanne’s binnie – misses ateez 🙁 (@aroharoxy) November 26, 2023

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Finally, Rocky said, “I aim to become regarded as an artist who experiments and takes risks. If people listen to this album with that in mind, it would mean a lot to me. The first single, “Lucky Rocky,” from Rocky’s debut EP, ROCKYST, may now be heard online.

Many Fans Have Also Shared Their Views On Twitter

rocky talking about the time he’s spent with moonbin and how he appeared in one of his dreams that led him to promise himself he’ll see him soon and then saying he wrote him a song that he’ll release in the future… my heart just broke into a million pieces oh my god pic.twitter.com/FV8e3NJWt3

— roxanne’s binnie – misses ateez 🙁 (@aroharoxy) November 23, 2023

#ROCKY mentioned that he occasionally contacts and spends time with Moonbin’s younger sister, #MOONSUA of Billlie, ‘we keep in touch while we’re busy with our (own) album preparations.’

*in context, this was part of his reponse when asked about Bin#Billlie #빌리 #문수아 pic.twitter.com/95oCZMHT8b

— 빌리는 빌리다 🪄 (@jmbshidae) November 23, 2023

So many articles where Rocky is talking about Moonbin… It breaks my heart but also I’m glad he can talk about his feelings 💜 And all these articles comfirming again that Astro are the best and that they’re always be a family. We really chose the best boys 🥹💜

— Elodie. (@EloCBI) November 22, 2023

Im in tears I’m glad Rocky is able to talk about Moonbin and express his feelings. He wrote a song for him, but he’s still not ready to release it. I wish I could give him the biggest hug

You have done well, Rocky, and Moonbin is so proud of you. He is always with you pic.twitter.com/T1NRjDZ3Bn

— Ciara 🌙✨ (@Estrella_Aroha) November 23, 2023

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