"did you forget the itaewon disaster?" ... sungsu-dong luxury event disappeared due to crowds. [anchor report]

An event related to luxury brands that was scheduled to be held in Seongsu-dong, Seoul yesterday (24th) was suddenly canceled.

This is because there have been concerns about safety accidents, such as crowds at the site.

Photos and videos of the situation at the time were posted online.

The narrow streets are crowded with people, and you can see many layers standing behind the safety fence.

Yesterday's event was scheduled to be attended by a large number of famous celebrities such as actors Byun Woo-seok and Kim Tae-ri, girl group Aespa member Karina, and SHINee Taemin, so if people flock to see them, it could lead to a big accident.

Jung Won-oh, head of Seongdong-gu District Office, said on social media early this morning that he decided that the event could no longer be held due to growing concerns about safety accidents yesterday and asked the organizers to end the event voluntarily.
We ask for your understanding as it is a measure for safety above all else.

Netizens criticized the organizers, asking if the event should have been held at the entrance of the narrow alley in the first place.

In July, the performance of famous DJ Peggy Gu, which was scheduled to be held at a concert hall in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, was also suspended due to safety concerns, as too many people flocked and some audiences complained of breathing difficulties.

We should all wake up so that the sad accident that happened in Itaewon two years ago will not be repeated again.