Ok-Pop star and actor Lee Jihan has been confirmed as one of many victims of the Seoul Halloween stampede that has killed over 150 individuals.
Jihan, 24, discovered fame on a South Korean singing competitors, earlier than efficiently shifting into to performing.
The two companies representing the star – 935 Entertainment and 9Auto Entertainment – confirmed the information on Sunday.
Posting a black sq. on Instagram, they wrote of their assertion that they had been “heartbroken to be greeted with sad news” of his demise and informed followers Jihan “has become a star in the sky and left us”.
Expressing their “heartfelt condolences” to his household and all those that cherished him, they known as him “a sweet and warm friend to all”.
They additionally wrote about his “bright smile” and paid tribute to his “passion for acting”, wishing him nicely for his “last journey”.
Jihan discovered fame on South Korean actuality present Produce 101 again in 2017, the place 101 Ok-pop hopefuls competed to win a spot in an 11-member boy band.
Despite not being picked to be a part of the ultimate band – Wanna One – Jihan used the platform to maneuver onto performing, starring within the South Korean high-school drama Today Was Another Nam Hyun Day.
Former Produce 101 contestants Park Heeseok, Kim Do-hyun and Cho Jin Hyung additionally paid tribute. They wrote in a joint assertion: ‘Ji Han has left this world and gone to a cushty place. We ask that you simply say goodbye to him on his remaining path.’
Funerals for the victims are already underway and South Korea’s authorities mentioned it’s going to provide assist for funeral bills.
According to AllKPop, Ji Han’s funeral shall be held on 1 November.
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South Korea is now in a interval of nationwide mourning following the Halloween stampede within the celebration district of Itaewon, Seoul, which largely claimed the lives of younger individuals of their teenagers or 20s.
The reason for the crush is at present unclear, however some native media experiences instructed the gang rushed down the slim road after listening to an unidentified movie star was within the space.
Numerous Ok-pop music releases and occasions – many themed round Halloween – have been cancelled or postponed following the tragedy.
Two occasions with BTS member Kim Seok-jin scheduled for 30 and 31 October have been placed on maintain, and the 2022 Busan One Asia Festival live performance that includes a number of South Korean singing stars, which had been as a consequence of happen on 30 October, has now been cancelled.
Source: information.sky.com”