According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, on December 29, at 9:03 am (KST), Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok to Muan International Airport attempted to land but collided with the outer wall of the track. Of the 181 passengers on board, 179 lost their lives. In response, the government declared a period of national mourning until midnight on January 4.
The Air and Rail Accident Investigation Committee of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, together with US officials, are currently on site at Muan International Airport, conducting inspections. The joint investigation team has partially examined the plane at the crash site and is focusing on the localizer, identified as a potential factor that aggravated the crash. They are also investigating all related items, including air traffic control communications, bird strikes and aircraft defects.
The tragedy, which occurred at the beginning of the new year, cast a gloomy mood across the nation. The joint memorial altar set up to honor the victims continues to see a steady stream of visitors. Within the entertainment industry, figures such as Park Na Rae, DinDin, Im Si Wan, Jang Sung Kyu, Hong Hyun Hee & Jason, Kang Jae Joon & Lee Eun Hyung, Kim Bum Soo and Shin Ah Young have made forward to provide support. and heartfelt condolences.
During the mourning period, broadcasters canceled or postponed year-end awards shows to express their deep sympathy. Many major variety programs also joined the tribute by suspending broadcasts.
On the last day of the national mourning period, January 4, major variety shows will continue to be cancelled. MBC’s “Hangout with Yoo” will air a special episode instead, and according to OSEN, KBS2’s “I’m A Singer” and JTBC’s “Knowing Bros” will not air.
Notably, “I’m A Singer” will not only be pre-empted on January 4, but will also be postponed on January 11 due to the broadcast of the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, resulting in a two-week hiatus. “Knowing Bros” had planned to feature KBO League championship team KIA Tigers manager Lee Beom Ho, along with players Yang Hyeon Jong and Na Sung Bum, but the episode’s broadcast was rescheduled to the following week.
Regular schedules will resume from January 5th. MBC will broadcast the 2024 MBC Drama Awards at 5.10pm (KST) while KBS2 will return with “Boss in the Mirror”, “2 Days & 1 Night Season 4”, “Iron Family”, “The DDDANDDARA” and ” SBS Gag Concert. regular programming will also resume with “Running Man” and “My Ugly Duckling.”
