Jang Sung-kyu: ”I can't believe it” - Special news report on passenger plane crash

Following the fatal crash of a plane at Muan International Airport, TV stations, including the three major airlines, have begun to air special news bulletins, and many of their previously scheduled programs are scheduled to be suspended.

At around 9:07 a.m. on the 29th, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed while attempting to land on the runway at Mueang International Airport.The aircraft struck the outer wall of the runway, causing a fire.A total of 181 people, 175 passengers and 6 crew members, were on board the airliner. The first known death toll was 28, but 34 more people were added to the list, resulting in 62 confirmed fatalities.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare immediately issued an emergency code "Code Orange" at 9:12 a.m. that day, and all the rapid response teams and disaster medical support teams from nearby health centers were mobilized to provide emergency medical assistance.

Officials from the Jeonnam Fire Department held a briefing for the families of the passengers at the Muan Airport Office Building and stated, "Of the 181 total passengers, we estimate that most of them died, except for two who were rescued.He continued that it has been difficult and time-consuming to identify the deceased, and that the presumed cause of the accident was a collision with a flock of birds.

Due to the sudden accident, all broadcasters, including the three terrestrial broadcasters KBS, MBC, and SBS, have suspended their traditional programs and are broadcasting special news reports.However, the "2024 MBC Performing Arts Awards," which will be held on that day, will proceed as scheduled, with only the photo event canceled.The production debriefing for the movie "The Unspeakable Secret," scheduled for tomorrow (30th), will also be held.

Jang Seong-kyu and Choi Hee are heartbroken at the shocking news of the accident.Jang Seong-kyu said, "I can't believe it.I hope there will be no further loss of life." Jang expressed his pain with a short comment, and Choi Hee said, "I saw the news a while ago.It was so shocking and heartbreaking.I sincerely hope that there will not be many casualties and pray for the souls of the deceased.”