BTS’ label BigHit Music has postponed the release of content related to member V’s birthday out of deference to the victims of the Jeju plane crash.
The label had made preparations for fans to celebrate the member’s birthday, which falls on December 30.
“We express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the plane crash and offer our deepest condolences to their grieving families,” the company said in a statement.
“We kindly ask for fans’ understanding regarding our decision not to publish content related to V’s birthday today.”
Hi, I’m BigHit Music.
We express our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the plane crash and offer our deepest condolences to their bereaved families.
We kindly ask for fans’ understanding regarding our decision not to publish content related to V’s birthday today (December 30).
Thank you.
The decision follows the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, which occurred at 9:07 am on December 29. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok to Muan International Airport, attempted to land but crashed into a concrete pavement. fence, resulting in the deaths of 179 people.
South Korea has declared a period of national mourning until January 4. Memorial altars were erected at Muan Airport in 17 cities and provinces nationwide, with flags flown at half-mast in all government departments and public institutions.
The authorities have secured part of the plane’s internal cameras to investigate the causes of the accident.
V, a member of the supergroup BTS, enlisted as an active duty soldier on December 11, 2023 and is currently serving his mandatory military service in the Special Military Police Unit of the South Korean Army’s 2nd Corps Command in Gangwon Province .
His expected discharge date is June 10, 2025.
