From BTS' Taehyung's birthday content to IVE's new release and more, a list of K-pop activities paused after the Jeju Air plane crash

A devastating plane crash involving Jeju Air has prompted a significant pause in South Korea's entertainment industry. This includes BTS Taehyung's birthday celebrations, IVE’s promotional activities, and more. The tragedy unfolded on December 29, 2024, when Flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan International Airport in South Korea crashed while attempting to land.

Similarly, SEVENTEEN delayed teaser content for their upcoming single, Teleparty, and postponed birthday celebrations for member Joshua. Stray Kids and other groups, including ZEROBASEONE, EVERGLOW, and VIVIZ, followed suit.

For those unaware, in the recent plane crash incident, out of the 181 people on board, 179 lost their lives, marking this as one of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disasters in decades. According to reports by the BBC, the cause of the Jeju Air plane crash has not yet been discovered. Officials have suggested that the incident may have been caused by a bird strike and unfavorable weather conditions.

Video footage of the plane crash showed the aircraft skidding along the runway before crashing into a wall and bursting into flames. The emergency team rushed to the scene, rescuing two survivors: a male and a female crew member. Both were taken to a hospital nearby for treatment.

Meanwhile, South Korea entered a seven-day mourning period, with memorial altars being set up across the country.

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Jeju Air plane crash: List of activities halted in K-pop industry after the tragic incident

Following the plane crash, K-pop agencies and entertainment companies took swift action to honor the victims and respect the national mourning period.

K-pop activities:

1) BTS: The release of birthday content for member V, originally planned for December 30, was postponed by BIGHIT MUSIC, with the agency extending its condolences. BTS will also delay releasing this week’s episode 16 of their YouTube web series RUN JIN.

2) IVE: Promotions scheduled for December 29 and December 30 for the group's 3rd EP, IVE EMPATHY, were paused.

3) SEVENTEEN: The teaser photos for BSS's single album Teleparty and birthday content for member Joshua were postponed, with a revised schedule to be announced later.

4) Stray Kids: The release of the music video for As We Are has been announced as postponed. The track, peformed by Seungmin, is from their latest album HOP.

5) ZEROBASEONE: Jiwoong's birthday content, planned for December 29, was postponed.

5) LE SSERAFIM: The release of member Huh Yun-jin's self-produced song Jellyfish was delayed, with a new date yet to be confirmed.

7) Innit Entertainment: The label under JYP Entertainment postponed the semi-final album release for KBS’s audition show The Ddanddara, which seeks multi-talented entertainers across genres like ballad and K-pop.

Furthermore, idols and groups, including The Boyz, SHINee's Taemin, VIVIZ, PLAVE, B.I., and EXO-CBX members, halted their social media activities until the end of the mourning period.

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Broadcasting channels, year-end shows, and more:

1) SBS's Inkigayo and Running Man: Episodes scheduled for the week were canceled.

2) KBS Variety Shows: Popular shows like Gag Concert, Boss in the Mirror, and 2 Days & 1 Night were pulled from the schedule.

3) MBC’s Gayo Daejejeon Music Festival: The live broadcast was canceled; the event will now be recorded and aired later.

4) MBC Entertainment Awards: This end-of-year award ceremony was canceled entirely.

5) Sporting Events: Moments of silence were observed during volleyball and basketball games as a tribute to the victims.

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This collective pause after the plane crash underscores the entertainment industry's solidarity with the grieving nation, prioritizing respect and mourning during this tragic time.