Following the passenger plane crash at Mu-an International Airport, which resulted in a large-scale loss of life, a wave of mourning is also spreading in the entertainment industry.
At around 9:05 AM on the 29th, an accident occurred at Mu-an International Airport when Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, collided with the runway's outer wall during landing. The aircraft was burned to the point where, except for the tail section, no shape remained after the collision.
According to the Fire Agency, as of 5:11 PM on the same day, it has been confirmed that 167 of the 181 passengers have died, and 2 crew members were rescued.
In light of this tragic news, the entertainment industry is expressing condolences.
Jang Yoon-jung expressed her sorrow on her SNS account on the 29th, stating, "This is such a heartbreaking accident. I pray for the souls of the deceased." Her husband, Do Kyung-wan, also shared his grief, saying, "It is so heartbreaking during the year-end and weekend. I pray for the souls of the deceased."
Additionally, Jo Se-ho posted on his SNS account on the 29th, "Hearing the news of the plane crash breaks my heart and weighs heavily on me. I sincerely offer my condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the souls of the deceased." Kim Ji-min also expressed her feelings, saying, "An unimaginable and horrific event has occurred. I pray for the souls of the deceased. I sincerely hope that more people can be rescued. I am desperate."
Those who run YouTube channels are mourning the victims by postponing content uploads.
Lee Young-ja posted on her YouTube channel 'Lee Young-ja TV' community, "Hello. The content scheduled for upload today will be put on hold. I extend my deepest condolences."
Pani Bottle also announced the postponement of the final video upload of their trip to the Philippines, originally scheduled for the 30th, stating in their YouTube channel community, "I heard the unfortunate news from Mu-an International Airport. As someone who frequently uses airplanes, I cannot express how devastated I feel. I pray for the souls of those who have passed away and hope that the situation is resolved as soon as possible."
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
