Lee Jihan, a K-pop singer and rising actor, was amongst those killed in Itaewon's Halloween crowd crush:
This week, South Korea found itself blindsided by an unspeakable tragedy ahead of Halloween holiday. On October 29th, more than a hundred people were killed in Itaewon as the vibrant district was flooded with thousands of visitors. Reports have confirmed more than 150 lives were lost, and one of them belonged to singer-actor Lee Jihan.
What Happened in Itaewon?For those who have not kept up with the tragic event, the Itaewon Crowd Crush is considered the country's most deadly event of its kind. The situation unfolded on October 29th as the city anticipated over 100,000 visitors to come out in celebration of Halloween. This year's event is the first since COVID-19 appeared that pandemic restrictions were lifted, so as expected, people turned up en mass to celebrate.
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