On January 26, 2024, SEVENTEEN's Woozi released his solo song What kind of future He gave it to the late Moonbin for his birthday, sending fans into a frenzy. When Woozi released the song, Pledis Entertainment issued a press release that said:
“SEVENTEEN Woozi's 'What Kind of Future' was released on January 26, 2024 at 12 AM via online music sites. We ask CARATs for lots of love and support.”
When the song was released on multiple streaming platforms, Woozi added a credit line and said, “I will never forget your smile full of love,” as he dedicated the song to Moonbin, who loved it and wanted Woozi to release it.
“He kept his promise”: Fans get emotional with SEVENTEEN's Woozi's release What kind of future On Moonbin's birthday
Moonbin passed away on April 19, 2023, leaving his friends, family, and fans to mourn his loss.
Woozi earlier shared the unreleased titled song What kind of future Moonbin expressed how much he admired her. Woozi then promised that he would release the song on the ASTRO member's birthday, on January 26.
He said in a previous message to the artist:
“‘What Kind of Future’ you always asked me when I would release it, I will make sure to release it on your birthday, even if I have to fight with the company,” allkpop said.
He continued:
“You will always be the most adorable and most cherished little brother in my heart. Let's be happy. I love you, Ben.”
Fans were moved to tears when Woozi finally released What kind of future To the ASTRO member on his birthday and he kept his promise. They took to Twitter and complimented the idol on his thoughtful gesture as the song had special meaning for Woozi. They thought the song showed the beautiful relationship the idol shared with the ASTRO member.
Fans on social media were overwhelmed by the gesture, expressing that Moonbin would be happy to see that Woozi fulfilled his request.
They noted that January 26 was the first full moon day of 2024, also known as the Wolf Moon, symbolizing the great connection to both the ASTRO member and his fans. Passionate fans recall that the ASTRO member once expressed his desire to be reborn as a wolf and pointed out that his birthday in 2024 marks the first Wolf Moon Day.
Fans were in awe of Woozi and the ASTRO member's friendship as they streamed the former's new song on various platforms.