In the aftermath of the Itaewon disaster, popular music performances are being canceled one after another.
Some say that music should also be viewed as a way of mourning.
After the Itaewon disaster, many singers such as Baek Ji-young, Lee Moon-se, and Jang Min-ho have canceled or postponed their scheduled performances.
Singer-songwriter Wonyoung Won the day before (the 1st) on SNS, 'Should I cancel all performances?
Is there any consolation and mourning that is as good as music?”
Singer-songwriter Thought Summer said, 'For those who are in the business of performing, not only do they not perform, but also performing can be a way of mourning.'
Popular music critic Bae Soon-tak also said, 'A country where pop music is always taboo first.
We should go through a time of mourning.
But the way we mourn is different for each of us.
I hope you don't even force it.'