TWICE Cancels Third Halloween Fanmeeting + Korean Netizens' Reactions

On October 31st, JYP Entertainment announced the cancellation of 'TWICE FANMEETING ONCE HALLOWEEN 3' in respect to the recent Itaewon tragedy.

On the 29th, a large crowd of people gathered in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate 'Halloween Day', and a large crushing accident occurred. According to the investigation headquarters of the Seoul National Police Agency, 154 people were killed in the accident on the 31st. The government has set the national mourning period from October 30 to November 5.


Here's the full context of JYP Entertainment's announcement.

This is JYP Entertainment.

We inform you that the TWICE 7th anniversary fan meeting ‘TWICE FANMEETING ONCE HALLOWEEN 3’ has been cancelled.

Both artists and executives are deeply saddened by the tragic accident on the 29th.

Therefore, we are cancelling TWICE FANMEETING ONCE HALLOWEEN 3 previously scheduled on Saturday, November 5th.

We have seriously considered changing the concept, but due to the time constraint and various aspects, we have decided to officially cancel the event. We ask for your kind understanding. Specific details regarding the refund process due to the cancellation will be announced through a separate notice.

We send our deepest condolences to the victims and their families, and sincerely wish for a quick recovery.

TWICE's halloween fanmeeting basically became a yearly tradition between the members and the fans, which is why netizens couldn't help but express their sadness over the announcement:


- OMG… .ㅠㅠㅠ

- From the first fan meeting concept, it has always been Halloween ㅠㅠ

- This is sad because this is for their 7th aniversary ㅠㅠ

- I was looking forward to this the most ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

- Gosh…

- I understand..but my heart is torn..but I understand..

- Thats how I feel too
- This is supposed to be my first fanmeeting since I joined the fandom. I got a good seat and looked forward to this fanmeeting everyday

- I'm really conflicted with this. I understand but its still very sad

- Twice is so famous for their Halloween makeup concept, so even this year, there's no way to do that.

- I'm really upset. It's been 3 years.

- I was looking forward to Dahyun's choice

- They can just do it without the concept (halloween)

- They must have already made the stage composition with vcr for Halloween ㅜㅜ

- It's not a postponement but a cancellation? ㅜㅜ

- It hurts so much.... The singers and fans are all heartbroken ㅠㅠ

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