NMIXX was pre-recording for JTBC’s music show K-909 when a fire accident occurred. Fortunately, there weren’t any injuries, and the recording was completed without further damage. The fans who attended the pre-recording started posting about the incident through social networking sites criticizing the management for not taking necessary safety measures.
One Korean netizen wrote that there was a fire on the stage, and the audience fainted as the area wasn’t evacuated. NIMIXX, who were pre-recording their Party O’Clock and Hey Mama cover stages for their upcoming comeback, also suffered through the fire. Two of the members, Lily and Kyujin, were hit by a drone more than once, and Kyujin’s hair got tangled in the incident.
JTBC releases statement about the fire incident
JTBC's official statement regarding today's NMIXX incidents:
"When the fire broke out in the stage set, we immediately evacuated the artists from the stage and extinguished the fire using fire extinguishers. Afterward, we ventilated and reorganized the area and checked if any of… https://t.co/StYCNJenz2 pic.twitter.com/jZMAi21fWN
— nmixx pics (@nmixxpics_) July 10, 2023
The program management of JTBC K-909 released an official statement to the Korean media agency No Cut News, stating that they helped the artists get off the stage as soon as the fire broke out. Following this, they extinguished, ventilated, and reorganized the filming site. They also asked the audience if anyone was required to leave the premise, but nobody made that request.
- They then decided to resume the filming with the agreement of everyone present. JTBC also clarified that there weren’t any injuries to anyone. The management inquired if anyone was uncomfortable, and one of the audience raised their hand, so they advised them to go home. However, the audience member insisted on staying, so the production facilitated them to continue watching.
- JTBC also clarified regarding Kyujin’s hair and the drone, adding that the drone slightly brushed past the artist’s hair. The production immediately halted the filming and verified the well-being of Kyujin, and since there weren’t any issues, they decided to complete the filming.
Fans react to the filming accidents
Fans of the K-pop girl group NMIXX that were excited about the group’s upcoming comeback shared their concerns on SNS. They criticized the management for not taking better precautions and expressed concerns for everyone present. The fans also expressed their well wishes for all the members, especially Kyujin, as the situation may cause stress.
- Furthermore, the fans who read the account of NSWER attending the show also complimented the calm and collected approach of NMIXX. They also appreciated how the girl group reassured the fans after the chaotic and stressful filming. Fans hope NMIXX can complete their promotions ahead without any hurdles or accidents.
reading detailed writings of today’s k-909 and wow it was messy.. dangerous drone, there not being full safety on stage, no evacuation😕 the girls are the sweetest reassuring nswers 🙁 pic.twitter.com/dxrSVBjZdg
— jelly (@sullkyu) July 10, 2023
A That’s awful! I hope everyone’s really ok and safe both mentally and physically. It’s a stressful situation for sure. I hope everyone takes the time they need to take a breath from this and recover. This is just sad and shouldn’t have happened in the first place.
— Zhēn | STICK OUT (@M1xxt0p1a) July 10, 2023
JTBC’s K-909 began filming the show last September and quickly attained fame for its excellent stages, unique collaborations, and never-seen-before performances. The show’s MC BoA also wittily teased the show’s second season in April with a wedding invitation. The makers promised the show would feature unique and one-of-a-kind stages.
Meanwhile, NMIXX continues their promotions for the third single album, A Midsummer NIMXX’s Dream, which will be released today, July 11. The much-awaited release consists of four tracks, including the pre-release single Roller Coaster and the lead title Party O’Clock.
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