[T/W: Contains disturbing details about death, injury]
Accidents are inevitable in any situation, and K-pop stage performances aren't spared from disasters. Whether it's due to lighting gimmicks or structure problems, many idols have experienced scary situations on the stage.
Here are 5 disastrous stage accidents that shocked the K-pop industry
1. Red Velvet Wendy Injured During 2019 SBS Gayo Daejeon Rehearsals
October 17, 2014, was a tragic day for many concert goers. During 4MINUTE's performance at the Pangyo Techno Valley Festival, many spectators stood on top of a ventilation shaft to get a better view of the performance.
However, the vent collapsed due to overwhelming weight pressure, causing people to fall 10 meters deep into the underground parking lot.
In the end, it was tallied that a total of 16 people lost their lives that day. The unfortunate occurrence is still remembered as the most devastating accident to ever hit the K-pop industry, as there were many casualties on the line.
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