Following through on his promise, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi expressed his love for the late Moonbin through a solo track release, as the latter turned 26 on Friday, January 26, 2024.
On April 19, 2023, Moonbin was found dead in his home in Gangnam district in Seoul, South Korea, leaving his fans and loved ones heartbroken.
Woozi had previously shared with fans his unpublished song, highlighting its special meaning to him. Moonbin is said to have expressed his love for the song the first time he heard it, and the former promised to bring it on the latter’s birthday.
In keeping with his promise to the late K-pop icon, Woozi released the track “What Kind of Future” at midnight on January 26 in South Korea (January 25 in the Philippines), which also happens to be Moonbin’s birthday.
Previously, Woozi commented on one of Moonbin’s Instagram posts, remembering how the star supported him and expressing how much he loved and cherished the star, “My Moonbin, I miss you a lot. It seems like just a week ago that we said we would make time to dance together and you told me I’m number 1 no matter what. I vividly remember you, with an unusually bright smile, declaring that I was definitely the best.
“What Kind of Future’ that you always kept asking when I would release it, I’ll make sure to release it on your birthday, even if I have to fight with the company. I already finished the Bibimmyeon you got me. You should’ve given me a chance to give you a birthday gift too, you’re so bad! I’m sorry that this is the only thing I can do for you. I love you, cherish you, and thank you. You will always remain the coolest and most appreciated younger brother in my heart. Let’s be happy. I love you, Bin,” he continued.
The heartwarming tribute led fans to be emotional and voicing how much of a true friend Woozi is.
about wkof; woozi used to say he wouldnt release a studio ver bcs it was too personal and when carat asked him to sing it he said it wont have the same feeling like when he sing it for the first time. but now he release it for moonbin. this is for him 🦋pic.twitter.com/CUqqhHrRbO
— yuna 🪄 (@aludraexe) January 25, 2024
woozi mentioned he'd only sing this song once and didn't plan to release it because it meant a lot to him.
but because moonbin loved it so much, he ended up releasing it on his birthday 🥹🤍 pic.twitter.com/PxAx4WMa9v
— sai ఇ (@soongyuexe) January 25, 2024
in the credits, woozi wrote:
“i will never forget your smile full of love in any future” 🤍 pic.twitter.com/t8ACTM7mR5
— svtr🧸 (@svtranslation) January 25, 2024
🍚 : "i'll take responsibility, even if i fight the company for it to be released on your birthday.."
MOONBIN WAS ASKING WOOZI WHEN HE WILL RELEASE "WHAT KIND OF FUTURE.. AND NOW WOOZI RELEASED IT FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/5mVY0uXSwe
— ae. (@svthamster) January 25, 2024
i will never shut up how woozi will dedicate wkof to moonbin and moonbin only bc mb loves this song so much pic.twitter.com/g0SAF7mkqR
— I MISS FROMIS (@hacheolz) January 22, 2024
"I will never forget your smile full of love in any future”
oh woozi…. 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/HHDERe1Cba
— lia (@bobahyukie_) January 25, 2024
the credits to eunwoos cover being him and moonbin with fireworks at the beach and mentioning arohas in the special thanks and wishing moonbin a happy birthday 🙁 pic.twitter.com/WYA8h3mo0E
— roxanne’s binnie – IS SEEING PIWONTEEZ !! (@aroharoxy) January 25, 2024
Why am I crying???? Woozi is going to release his song "What Kind of Future” on Moonbin’s birthday, and it’s on Friday. pic.twitter.com/ogEUbJ4Z9a
— lara🎀 (@MINGYUKIES) January 21, 2024
Why CARATS are crying?😭
Woozi made CIRCLE for Wonwoo
Woozi made YAWN for Seungkwan
Woozi made MOM for The8
Woozi released WKOF for MoonbinWoozi-ya why u always made us cry with ur song😭😭🤍
— SITI 💎 (@SNJ_Haijjahh) January 25, 2024
Until now, it is still hard to accept that a bright star like Moonbin is gone too soon. Yet, like what Woozi said in the song credits, “I will never forget your smile filled with love, no matter what the future holds.”
Let us all pray and hope that our little Bin has found comfort wherever he is now.
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