Team Itaewon to host campaign 'Let there be Love, Iteawon' to show condolences

▲This poster provided by 'Team Itaewon' show the lineup for the campaign 'Let there be Love.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL February 1 (Yonhap) -- Campaign “Let There be Love, Itaewon” which will provide moment to show condolences to the unfortunate Victims of the Itaewon incident from October 2022 will be held throughout Itaewon.

According to the music industry on Wednesday, clubs located within the general area of Itaewon will be hosting series of concerts under the name of “Let there be Love Itaewon” from February 4 until February 5.

“Team Itaewon” who is in charge of hosting the event addressed “We have been constantly thinking since the day of the incident, how and what would be the best way to move on forward,” adding “We have concluded that we need to send our deepest condolences to those who have lost their family members and close ones, and shine light on Itaewon which is suffering greatly since the day of the incident and spread the love once again.”

Moreover, the team emphasized on the importance and power of art and music by stating “In 2017 when the Manchester Arena Bombing happened, a lot of musicians came together to host ‘One Love Manchester’” adding “Art and Music can heal the minds of those who are scared due to incidents or trauma.”

Throughout the event, various famous artists Woongsan Band, Hangsuk & Boogiemoster, Leenal Chi, and more.

Committee which is in charge of the upcoming campaign addressed “This campaign has nothing to do with religion, politics nor anything,” adding “The profit accumulated throughout the campaign will be fully donated to the victims family and donation organizations.”

(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)

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