K-POP idols WINTER and Chaewon cancel fan events after Japan earthquake. Aftershocks continue in Ishikawa Prefecture.
January/2/2024 17:09
Due to the earthquake in Japan on the 1st, aespa's WINTER and former April member Chaewon suddenly canceled their planned communication with fans. According to NHK on the 2nd, aftershocks continue in Ishikawa Prefecture, Noto Peninsula, where a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred on the 1st. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that 93 earthquakes of seismic intensity 1 or higher were observed from 4:10 p.m. the day before the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred until midnight on the day of the earthquake. In Ishikawa Prefecture, where the strongest shaking occurred, reports of collapsed houses and fires have occurred, and there are casualties. In response to the news of the earthquake in Japan, K-POP idols suddenly canceled their scheduled live broadcasts. On her birthday on the 1st, aespa's WINTER, who was planning to interact with fans through a live broadcast, commented on her Instagram story, "Everyone! While I was preparing for the live broadcast, I heard the news of a major earthquake in Japan. I hope everyone is safe and well!" She also added, "Even though the live broadcast isn't today, we will definitely keep our promise. Let's pray for everyone's safety today!" Former April member Chaewon also left a message in Korean and Japanese on her Instagram story, "Due to the news of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, today's scheduled TikTok live will be postponed to the next time. If you are in Japan, please be safe!" ・ Park Soo-jun, aespa, and others to appear at the Japan-Korea festival "KROSS vol.3" for discussion after the earthquake... to be held as scheduled today ・ Former April Chaewon, return to Japan is decided! Event to be held on October 7th and 8th... Former April Jinsol will also make a guest appearance
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