Popular South Korean actor and singer Lee Ji Han was among the over 151 people who lost their lives during a stampede at a Halloween Party last Saturday in Itaewon.
The incident reportedly occurred when a crowd mostly young people poured into a narrow alley to see a celebrity perform.
Lee Ji Han, who was best known as a contestant on Produce 101 Season 2, had got caught up in the stampede and died. In a statement translated by Soompi, Lee Ji Han’s agency, 935 Entertainment, said: “It’s true that Lee Ji Han passed away due to the accident in Itaewon on October 29. “We also hoped that it wasn’t true, and we were very shocked to hear the news. The family is suffering immense grief right now, so we are being very cautious. May he rest in peace.”
Ji Han’s other agency 9ato Entertainment also confirmed the news in a social media statement. They said according to SBS Star: “We are sad to deliver such news today, but Lee Jihan has passed away in the crush in Itaewon last night. We would like to express our deepest condolences to his family, who are saddened by the sudden tragic news, also to everyone who loved him.
“Lee Ji-han brightly smiled when greeting us all the time. He had pure and positive energy with great passion for acting. It is very hard to believe that we cannot see him anymore. Please send your warm goodbye to Lee Ji-han. He’ll always be remembered.”
