On the 29th, near the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, a large crowd gathered to celebrate Halloween, causing a crushing accident. According to the fire authorities, 153 people were killed and 103 injured as of 4:30 p.m. on the 30th. The government declared a period of national mourning from that day until Nov. 5. G-Dragon, a member of Boy Group Big Bang, posted "Pray for Itaewon" on his channel on the 30th. Hyun Young, a broadcaster, wrote, "I woke up in the morning and was sitting in front of the TV because I was so tired of the news that I was so embarrassed." "Maybe I should do this at a very young and beautiful age." Singer and broadcaster DinDin also expressed his sorrow, saying, "I'm really heartbroken. I pray for the souls of the deceased." Singer Koo Jun Yup and Taiwanese actor Seo Hee-won also expressed their condolences to Itaewon True. The two wrote a message on their respective channels, "Rest in Peace." In addition, broadcasters Sam Hammington, Choi Hee, Kim Na Young, actor Hong Seok-cheon, Son Dambi, Ki-woo, Jeongga Eun, Park Hwanhee, Lee Ji-jin, singer Kim Chang-ryul, Luna, Onion, Kim Soo-chan, Shin In-sun, Announcer Cho Jung-sik, Choi Yoo-ra and Dancer Aiki left a memorial post.