K-Pop singer-actor Lee Jihan killed in Seoul Halloween stampede

South Korean actor-singer Lee Jihan was killed in the deadly Halloween 2022 stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district. 935 Entertainment, the agency that handled his work, confirmed the news. The issued a statement that read, ‘Actor Lee Jihan, a precious family member of 935 Entertainment and 9 Ato Entertainment, has become a star in the sky and left us. We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to his family, who are in deep grief due to the sudden demise of the actor.’

The agency remembered him as a ‘sweet and warm friend’ and added that they can't believe that they won't be able to see the infinitely bright and innocent actor Ji-han who always smiled and greeted them.

Lee Jihan was a former contestant in the Korean singing competition ‘Produce 101’. He made his debut as an actor with web drama ‘Today Was Another Nam Hyun Day’.

Over 150 people died and more than 100 were injured in the stampede that occurred on Saturday. This was the first major Halloween celebration since most COVID restrictions were lifted in the country.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a period of national mourning, and said that the government would bear the medical expenses of those injured in the stampede.

He added that the causes of the incident will thoroughly be investigated and fundamental improvements will be made to ensure the same accident does not occur again in the future.

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