Moonbin & Sanha (Korean: 문빈 & 산하) was the first official sub-unit of South Korean boy band Astro. Formed by Fantagio in 2020, the group was composed of two Astro members: Moonbin and Yoon San-ha. Their debut extended play, In-Out was released on September 14, 2020.
Moonbin & Sanha | |
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.jpg) From left to right: Yoon San-ha, Moonbin | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2020–2023 |
| Labels | Fantagio |
| Spinoff of | Astro |
| Past members | |
| Website | www |
Career
editPre-debut
editOn August 21, 2020, Fantagio Music released an image teaser with a logo and a date confirming that Moonbin and Sanha would form a sub-unit and release an EP in the next month.[1] Before debut, both Moonbin and Sanha co-hosted the music show Show Champion since March 2020 along with Verivery's Kangmin. In a press Q&A, Moonbin and Sanha stated that their chemistry while co-hosting inspired them to form a sub-unit.[2]
2020–2023: Debut with In-Out, Refuge, and disbandment
editOn September 14, 2020, Moonbin & Sanha officially debuted with the EP In-Out and its title track, "Bad Idea".[3] A week later, on September 22, they gained their first music show trophy with the single on SBS MTV The Show.[4] A week after its release, In-Out debuted at number 9 on the weekly overseas album chart of Oricon and at number 2 on the weekly album chart of Gaon.[5][6]
On February 11, 2022, Moonbin & Sanha released the pre-release single "Ghost Town", before the release of their second EP Refuge on March 15, featuring the title track "Who".[7][8]
On December 3, 2022, Fantagio announced that Moonbin & Sanha would make a comeback on January 4, 2023, and scheduled to return with their third EP Incense.[9]
Moonbin died on April 19, 2023, thus resulting in the sub-unit's disbandment.[10] On April 27, Fantagio confirmed the unit's Weverse community would be shut down on April 30, nearly 2 weeks after its initial creation.[11]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [5] |
JPN [6] | |||
| In-Out |
Track listing
|
2 | 9 | |
| Refuge |
Track listing
|
4 | 11 | |
| Incense |
Track listing
|
5 | 2 | |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [18] | |||
| "Bad Idea" | 2020 | 191 | In-Out |
| "Ghost Town" | 2022 | —[A] | Refuge |
| "Who" | 29 | ||
| "Madness" | 2023 | 90 | Incense |
Other charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [18] | |||
| "Perfumer" | 2023 | —[B] | Incense |
| "Desire" (이끌려) | —[C] | ||
| "Wish" (바람) | —[D] | ||
| "Chup Chup" | —[E] | ||
| "Your Day" | —[F] |
Fan-con tours
edit- DIFFUSION (2023)[21]
Notes
edit- ^ "Ghost Town" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but appeared at number 73 on the component Download Chart.[19]
- ^ "Perfumer" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 14 on the component Download Chart.[20]
- ^ "이끌려" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 15 on the component Download Chart.[20]
- ^ "Wind" (바람) did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 17 on the component Download Chart.[20]
- ^ "Chup Chup" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the component Download Chart.[20]
- ^ "Your Day" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 19 on the component Download Chart.[20]
References
edit- ^ Kim, Seon-woo (August 22, 2020). "아스트로 첫 유닛 문빈&산하, 9월 앨범 발매 확정… 매력 시너지 예고" [Astro's first unit, Moonbin & Sanha, will release their album in September. The preview of charm synergy.]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Yeon-ji. "[일문일답] 아스트로 문빈&산하, "첫 유닛 설렌다"" [[Question and Answer] ASTRO's Moonbin & Sanha, "I'm excited for the first unit"]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 14, 2020). "[DA:신곡] 문빈&산하, 아스트로 첫 유닛 데뷔…절제 섹시 'Bad Idea'" [[DA:New Song] Moonbin & Sanha, ASTRO's first unit debut... Sexy temperance ‘Bad Idea’]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 23, 2020). "'더쇼' 문빈&산하, 유닛 첫 1위 "팬·아스트로에게 감사"" [‘The Show’ Moonbin & Sanha, Unit 1st Place “Thanks to Fans & Astro”]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ a b "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- In-Out: 2020년 38주차 Album Chart [Album Chart – Week 38 of 2020]. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- Refuge: 2022년 12주차 Album Chart [Album Chart – Week 12 of 2022]. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- Incense: "2023 Week 1 Album Chart". Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Peak positions on Oricon Album Chart:
- In-Out: 週間 アルバムランキング 2020年10月05日付 [Weekly Album Ranking dated October 5, 2020]. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- Refuge: 週間 アルバムランキング 2022年04月11日付 [Weekly Album Ranking dated April 11, 2022]. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- Incense: 週間 アルバムランキング 2023年01月23日付 [Weekly Album Ranking dated January 23, 2023]. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (February 4, 2022). "아스트로 문빈&산하, 3월 컴백 확정 "11일 선공개 싱글 발매"(공식)" [ASTRO Moonbin & Sanha, March comeback confirmed “Pre-release single release on the 11th” (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Lee, Deok-haeng (February 17, 2022). "아스트로 문빈&산하, 3월 15일 미니 2집 'REFUGE' 발매 확정" [ASTRO's Moonbin & Sanha to release their 2nd mini album 'REFUGE' on March 15th]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (December 3, 2022). "문빈&산하(ASTRO), 내년 1월 4일 컴백 확정" [Moonbin & Sanha (ASTRO) confirmed their comeback on January 4 next year]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "[단독] 아이돌 그룹 아스트로 멤버 문빈 자택서 숨진채 발견" [[Exclusive] Idol group Astro member Moonbin found dead at home]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ^ "문빈&산하, 팬커뮤니티 운영 중단 "비보에 깊은 애도..개별적 백업해달라"(공식전문)". The Korea Herald (in Korean). April 27, 2023.
- ^ "2020년 09월 Album Chart" [Album Chart - September 2020]. Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ Oricon cumulative sales for In-Out:
- 週間 アルバムランキング 2020年10月05日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking dated October 5, 2020]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- 週間 アルバムランキング 2020年10月12日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking dated October 12, 2020]. Oricon News (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 12, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- ^ "Album Chart First Half 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 8, 2022.
- ^ 週間 アルバムランキング 2022年04月11日付 [Oricon Weekly Album Ranking dated April 11, 2022] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – 2023.04 Month". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ 週間 CDアルバムランキング 2023年01月23日付 [Weekly CD Album Ranking on January 23, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- "Bad Idea": 2020년 38주차 Digital Chart [Digital Chart – Week 38 of 2020]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2021.
- "Who": 2022년 12주차 Digital Chart [Digital Chart – Week 12 of 2022]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- "Madness": "2023 Week 1 Digital Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ 2022년 07주차 Download Chart [Week 7 of 2022 Download Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Week 1 of 2023 Download Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Seul (March 8, 2023). "문빈&산하, 첫 팬콘 투어 D-10…"원동력? 아스트로·팬" [일문일답]" [Moonbin & Sanha, first fan-con tour D-10... "The driving force? Astro fans" [Q&A]] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved March 8, 2023 – via Naver.