[Itaewon Tragedy] Variety Shows Postponed, Movie and Broadcasting Events Canceled

KBS, MBC, SBS Special Report System Operation
'Jabaek' and 'Remember' Stage Greetings Canceled

As a result of the large-scale crush disaster that occurred in Itaewon, weekend entertainment programs were canceled, and film and broadcasting events were called off.

KBS is operating Channel 1 in a special news coverage mode on the 30th. Channel 2 is also focused on broadcasting special news reports. Regular programs such as 'National Singing Contest', '1 Night 2 Days', 'The Manager Has Donkey Ears', and 'Hong Kim Dongjeon' were canceled.

MBC placed special news coverage during entertainment program times such as 'Mystery TV Surprise', 'Start! Video Travel', and 'King of Mask Singer'. SBS is also focusing on delivering Itaewon news instead of programs like 'Inkigayo', 'Running Man', and 'Sing for Gold'. JTBC will not air 'Buddy Boys', 'Gather to Kick 2', and 'The Empire: Law of the Kingdom', and tvN will not broadcast special episodes of 'Comedy Big League' and 'Business Trip Fifteen Nights 2'.

The broadcasting industry has also canceled most scheduled events. KBS converted singer Patti Kim's 'Immortal Songs' stage on the 31st to a closed event. They are also considering canceling the recording schedule altogether. The online production presentation for the drama 'Curtain Call', starring Kang Ha-neul, Ha Ji-won, Go Doo-shim, and Kwon Sang-woo, scheduled for the 31st, has already been canceled.

The film industry is also canceling or postponing stage greetings and production briefings.

The films 'Confession' and 'Remember', which opened on the first weekend, both canceled their scheduled stage greetings on the day. Lotte Entertainment, the distributor of 'Confession', said, "As this decision is made in line with the national mourning atmosphere following the disaster, we ask for the understanding of the audience."

The production briefing for the movie 'Apgujeong', starring Ma Dong-seok, scheduled for the 31st, was also postponed. Distributor Showbox stated, "Since the nation is in mourning due to the tragic accident, we have decided to cancel the event."

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