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Furthermore, broadcast stations KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and more have canceled their scheduled programs to broadcast news updates throughout the day. KBS1 programs that were canceled include “National Singing Contest,” “TV Show Authentic Masterpieces,” “Business Insight,” “Animal Kingdom,” “Open Concert,” “Issue Pick with the Teacher,” “Tracking Current Events,” and the opening game for professional basketball. KBS2 canceled various reruns as well as “Boss in the Mirror,” “2 Days and 1 Night,” and “HK Coin.”
SBS canceled “Animal Farm,” “Running Man,” “Sing for Gold,” “My Little Old Boy,” “Man in Black Box,” “SBS Special,” and “NewJeans Code in Busan.” Earlier today, it was confirmed that “Inkigayo” will also not air. MBC canceled “Mystic TV: Surprise,” “Let’s Go Video Travel,” “The King of Mask Singer,” “Where is My Home,” “United Fathers,” and more.
In addition to canceling various programs, JTBC also stated that their weekend drama “The Empire” will not air today. Although tvN does not have any news programs, the broadcast station will not air “Comedy Big League” and “The Game Caterers 2” this week.
On the night of October 29, a large crowd crush occurred during Halloween celebrations in the Itaewon neighborhood of Seoul. At the time of publishing, at least 151 people were confirmed to have died in the incident, with many others injured.
We off our deepest condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones and has been effected by last night’s tragedy.