Celebrities Commemorate 3rd Anniversary Of Sewol Ferry Accident
April 16, 2017 marks the third anniversary of the Sewol Ferry Accident, and many celebrities have spoken up in remembrance of the tragedy.
The sinking of the Sewol Ferry was a shocking incident that killed a total of 304 people. Immediately after the ferry capsized, the press incorrectly reported that everyone aboard had been evacuated. However, soon after, news outlets announced that most people were still stuck inside and waiting to be rescued. It was later revealed that the passengers had been ordered to stay put while the captain and crew evacuated on their own. Korean citizens were extremely angered by the incompetence of the government at the time, triggering various protests demanding the truth behind what had happened that day and why the victims were not rescued.
Today is a day of remembrance for Koreans, including our favorite stars. Below are some of the celebrities who posted on their social media in honor of the accident.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7vcVjlY7Y
🎗3년..
— 차학연 VIXX_N (@CHA_NNNNN) April 15, 2017
“3 Years..”
“I will not forget.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6QpQ7AfCr
“Please remember and pray with me.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7AltvDzvX
“Saw the news while eating late breakfast after class in the morning. Upon hearing that everyone had been rescued, I felt relieved and went about my ordinary life. I’m sorry that I went about my life so normally..and that I’m going through everyday life today. I will not forget. I’m sorry. And I’m ardently hoping that everyone will return. Remember0416.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6adztguS8
“Those beautiful kids flew away like flower petals at such a flowery age. If you let go from your hand, you’ll lose it. If you let it fade from your mind, you’ll forget. #SewolFerry #IWillPrayToday”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7ccn8lRLM/
Baek A Yeon
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7onD0AUTa/
U-KISS’s Kevin
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7SWhClzYS/
“#IWillNotForget #remember #SewolFerry”
15&’s Park Jimin
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7p0wnAgD6
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6cLVSDwBT/
Block B’s Zico
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7xIUBl0-_/
“Even if it isn’t today, I won’t forget.”
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7htdmAyWU/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7zNlvhY61/
Girl’s Day’s Minah
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS62T3KF3YD/
GOT7’s Youngjae
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6kpVJlbwm/
“#0416 ‘I put significance in the color yellow that represents hope, not in its shape. What’s most important is the meaning of remembrance it holds,’ they said.”
AOA’s Mina and Jimin
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6SWm8DU1f/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6Z9-dDEP7/
Hello Venus
2017년 4월16일 오늘은 세월호 3주기 입니다 잊지않겠습니다. #remember #0416 pic.twitter.com/xSC5qK3Wst
— 헬로비너스 (@chHELLOVENUS) April 15, 2017
Super Junior’s Yesung
https://twitter.com/shfly3424/status/853452642122579968
“#SewolFerry #3rdAnniversary”
CNBLUE
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6d1hbjtMn/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6QpY8gvIX/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6dM7Jl7Pr/
“Return as flowers.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7aKb3BtYh/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS6ZquwhIDj
“#SewolFerry Don’t turn your back on it because it hurts. Don’t forget it because it hurts.”
오늘은 세월호 3주기입니다
여러분 2014년 4월 16일은 절대 잊지맙시다
"나의 작은 움직임이 큰 기적을" #Remember0416 pic.twitter.com/i4PHMXLjKC— ASTRO 아스트로 (@offclASTRO) April 16, 2017
“Today is the third anniversary of the Sewol Ferry Accident. Everyone, never forget April 16, 2014. ‘A small movement for a big miracle’ #Remember0416”
2AM’s Jo Kwon
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7rhUiA7fO/
B.A.P’s Daehyun
https://www.instagram.com/p/BS7yK3uD39X/
“No matter how many times I write and rewrite this, anything I say doesn’t seem to be enough. Let us remember.”
Park Hae Jin paid a visit to Paengmok Port (where the ferry capsized) to pay his respects to the victims of the accident. He went privately with a few of the employees at his agency, but many people recognized him and uploaded pictures of him on their social media.
Our condolences to the friends of family of those affected by the accident.
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