K Pop singer, actor Lee Ji-han dies in Seoul Halloween stampede

K-Pop star and actor Lee Ji-han has been confirmed as one of the victims of Seoul Halloween stampede that killed over 150 people. Many people, mostly in their teens and twenties, were rumoured to have flocked to narrow streets of Seoul.

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Singer and actor Lee Ji-han is confirmed to have died at the age of 24 in a horrific stampede on the occasion of Halloween. Lee Ji-han found fame in a South Korean singing competition before successfully moving into acting.

Fans poured in with their condolences for the actor. Agencies working with the actor also expressed their sadness over the tragedy that had passed. Everyone reached out to the families of the star and offered their respects and apologies.



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People in costumes pose for a photo as hundreds continue gathering in a Itaewon district.



People in costumes pose for a photo as hundreds continue gathering in a Itaewon district.
A mass of young people became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley.




A mass of young people became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley.
Around 151 dead, mostly in their 20s and 30s, including foreign nationals.
Around 151 dead, mostly in their 20s and 30s, including foreign nationals.
Police launched a 561-member task force. The members of the team were waiting with stretchers to remove bodies.



Police launched a 561-member task force. The members of the team were waiting with stretchers to remove bodies.
26 foreigners from China, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Norway killed in the stampede.
26 foreigners from China, Iran, Uzbekistan, and Norway killed in the stampede.
Police officers inspect the site where the incident took place.



Police officers inspect the site where the incident took place.
A man bows to pay tribute to the victims near the scene of the deadly accident.



A man bows to pay tribute to the victims near the scene of the deadly accident.
South Korean national flags fly at half-mast at the government complex in Seoul.



South Korean national flags fly at half-mast at the government complex in Seoul.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the sites, placed white flowers and deeply bowed to show respect.





South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the sites, placed white flowers and deeply bowed to show respect.


The co-stars of Lee Ji-han also expressed their grief and eulogised on social media. He was known for participating in reality shows.

The funeral will be held on November 1, AllKPop reported. It was in 2017 that the actor-singer rose to fame after appearing in season two of a reality show, where around a hundred contestants competed to become a member of an eleven-member K-pop group and win a spot in the line-up.

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The Ministry of Health and Welfare deployed disaster medical teams and secured hospital beds for injured individuals. Over 100,000 people gathered in Itaewon for the country's most prominent outdoor Halloween celebration since the pandemic began, with strict rules governing gatherings.

FAQ


Who is the South Korean actor-singer who died in a stampede in Seoul?
Lee Ji-han was the South Korean actor-singer who died in the stampede in Seoul.

When is the funeral for Lee Ji-han?
November 1 is the day fixed for the star's funeral.

Who is the president of South Korea?
The President of South Korea is Yoon Suk Yeol.
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