Astro to host full-group concert: report
Astro will hold a stand-alone concert for the first time in three years, according to a local media report Monday.
The live show will be the fourth stand-alone gig for the band that celebrated its ninth debut anniversary with the digital single 'Twilight' in February. The special track topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in three regions, as well as Melon's Hot 100 at home.
The band is also set to drop a digital single this month to commemorate bandmate Moonbin, who passed away two years ago, with his sister Moon Sua of Billlie and close friends Seungkwan and DK of Seventeen.
Separately, Cha Eunwoo recently accepted a role in the upcoming film 'First Ride.' It will mark his silver screen debut as a lead actor. He is currently shooting the Netflix drama 'The Wonder Fools.'
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