On January 16, SEVENTEEN‘s Seungkwan celebrated his 26th birthday, with fans worldwide sharing messages of love and celebration for the idol.
SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan
Last year, Seungkwan treated fans to a special birthday cover of Girls’ Generation Taeyeon‘s “Time Lapse.” Fans were excited when it was revealed he would be continuing this year by posting a cover of Choi Yu Ree‘s “Shape,” along with a self-edited music video.
This year’s cover left many emotional as Seungkwan included clips of many of those important to him, including his mother and dog, his groupmates, and CARATs.
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Also included in several clips was ASTRO‘s Moonbin, a close friend of the idol.
ASTRO’s Moonbin and Seungkwan
Seungkwan has continually shared tributes to Moonbin since his passing, so it is no surprise the SEVENTEEN member included his close friend in his special video. Clips show the two idols doing things together, like making a cute heart or messing around while lounging at home.
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Other clips of the idols include a funny behind-the-scenes of a photobook shoot, and them doing everyday activities like biking. Seungkwan also included clips of VIVIZ‘s Umji and SinB, Lee Suji, and IMFACT’s Ungjae, other members of the 98-liners, WekiMeki‘s Yoojung, and Moonbin’s sister, Billlie‘s Moon Sua, in his video.
Your browser does not support video.Moonbin, Lee Suji, VIVIZ’s Umji and SinB, and Seungkwan. Your browser does not support video.Seungkwan and IMFACT’s Ungjae Your browser does not support video.Seungkwan, SinB, WekiMeki’s Yoojung, and Billlie’s Moon Sua.
The video also had solo videos of Moonbin, including his own birthday celebration.
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Seungkwan included a video of the moon as his final clip, another likely reference to Moonbin.
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In a letter to the ASTRO member, Seungkwan promised to “relive memories” of Moonbin with those who love him so his “memory isn’t ever faded,” and fans believe this was a beautiful way of doing so.
MY HEART To see clips of Moonbin I’ve never seen before sent me chills cos it feels like getting an update from him after a long time. Can’t stop crying. I miss him so much.
Seungkwan, thank you for this pic.twitter.com/ozOWJJ8fvF
— 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒂, 𝑓𝑜𝑟 문빈 (@moontrishaa) January 16, 2024
“I’ll share the memories I have with me far & wide. Whenever I do, please look at me with a bright smile… and be my friend in the next life too..”- Boo’s IG post for Bin (04.28.23) #SEUNGKWAN #승관 #SEVENTEEN #MOONBIN #문빈 #ASTRO pic.twitter.com/lVwm01f3T9
— KEI: Forever My Moon (@stanastro1602) January 16, 2024
seungkwan you’ve been through enough. thank you for trusting us. thank you for sharing this song with us. may the memories of your time with moonbin bring you happiness in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/sXSQlODktu
— marg (@dokyeomlvr_) January 16, 2024
Happy birthday, Seungkwan, and thank you for sharing these precious videos with everyone!
