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The South Korean entertainment industry is mourning the devastating Jeju Air flight crash at Muan International Airport. The tragedy, which occurred on December 29, claimed 179 lives, leaving only two survivors among the 181 passengers on board.
As the nation mourns this heartbreaking loss, prominent figures and organizations in the South Korean entertainment world have expressed their condolences through heartfelt tributes and gestures of respect. From program cancellations to symbolic messages, the industry has stood in solidarity with the victims and their families.
South Korean entertainment industry pays tribute to victims of Jeju Air crash
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Major television networks, including the three major broadcasters, swiftly altered their programming in response to the tragedy.
Scheduled variety shows were replaced with special news coverage, allowing the nation to mourn together. Furthermore, the 2024 MBC Entertainment Awards, which had been planned for that evening, was also canceled as a mark of respect for the victims.
IGIN, BTS Jin, and celebrity chef Baek Jong-won announced that they would postpone their Limited Gift Box Event, originally scheduled for December 29, in light of the tragedy. The event will now take place on January 11. In an Instagram post on the liquor company's official profile, IGIN stated:
"We express our deepest condolences regarding the Jeju Air accident that occurred yesterday. Please be informed that the IGIN Limited Gift Box Event, which was originally scheduled, has been postponed by one week and will now take place on January 11. Once again, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the Jeju Air accident and their bereaved families. May the deceased rest in peace."
The tragedy prompted responses from popular music figures. G-Dragon, the K-pop group BigBang's leader and a well-known figure in the K-pop industry, shared a black-and-white photograph of a daisy. He accompanied the photo with a yellow ribbon emoji—a symbol of mourning and solidarity with the victims.
S.Coups, the leader of the K-pop boy-group SEVENTEEN, also expressed his condolences on Instagram following the tragic Jeju Air flight crash that claimed 179 lives. Sharing a black image on his official account, he wrote:
"My heart goes out to the victims and the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. I would like to express my deepest condolences. May the deceased rest in peace."
Lim Young Woong, a beloved singer, took a moment of silence before his solo concert, 'Lim Young Woong Recital,' which was held on the same day as the crash. Following the opening performance, he addressed the crowd, expressing:
"Hearing the news of this plane crash and the loss of so many precious lives fills me with deep sadness. I sincerely offer my condolences to the victims and their families."
Broadcaster Jun Hyun Moo, known for his presence on television and social media, shared a heartfelt tribute by changing his Instagram profile picture to an image of a chrysanthemum, a flower symbolizing mourning in Korean culture. He accompanied this gesture with a message that read:
"Mourning the victims of the Muan air crash."
Comedians Park Na Rae and Park Myung Soo also joined in the tributes by posting images of white chrysanthemums, accompanied by messages of sympathy. Both expressed their sorrow, stating:
"We pray for the peaceful repose of the deceased."
Several other celebrities from across the entertainment world also expressed their condolences, including Jo Se Ho, Song Eun Yi, Sung Si Kyung, Song Ga In, Jang Yoon Jung, Do Kyung Wan, Jang Sung Kyu, and Lee Sang Min.
Many of them shared photos of chrysanthemums, along with messages of mourning and remembrance for the victims.
Jeju Air flight 7C2216 tragedy: Deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea's history
On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed during its approach to Muan International Airport, killing 179 out of 181 people on board. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members.
As it approached the Muan International Airport of South Korea, the crew received a bird strike warning. Subsequently, the aircraft attempted an emergency landing but was forced to go around after the landing gear failed to deploy.
As the aircraft attempted to land again proceeding with a belly landing, the plane overran the runway, collided with a concrete barrier, and caught fire. Despite rescue efforts, only two crew members survived.
Initial reports suggest a bird strike may have caused the landing gear malfunction, but experts question if it alone led to the severe damage. The aircraft's black boxes have been recovered, with the flight data recorder partially damaged and the cockpit voice recorder intact.
This incident marks the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea's history and the first fatal accident in Jeju Air's 19-year history. The crash has prompted an outpouring of condolences from around the world.
