K-pop girl group NMIXX, known for their impressive dancing and singing skills, recently experienced a series of unfortunate events during a pre-recording session for JTBC‘s music program K-909. The incident, which involved two drone accidents and a stage fire, raised concerns about proper safety measures in the entertainment industry.
On July 10, fans who attended the recording of NMIXX‘s performance for K-909 reported several safety concerns. According to these accounts, a fire broke out on stage due to mishandling of stage props. As if that wasn’t bad enough, a drone got tangled in member Kyujin‘s hair, and another drone hit member Lily‘s arm. The incident was a shocking and terrifying experience for the fans who were initially excited to hear NMIXX‘s new song before their comeback.
#Thread: JTBC’s K-909 share statement following 3 accidents that took place while filming for NMIXX set yesterday
1. Fire on set
2. Unwell staff
3. Drone incident involving Kyujin(cont’d)https://t.co/HzkaOWcNDK
— 파룬 (@balloon_wanted) July 10, 2023
In response to these reports, the K-909 production team issued a statement. They explained that the fire was caused by an issue with one of the props, specifically some pink muhly grass. When the team noticed what had happened, they quickly evacuated NMIXX from the stage, extinguished the fire, and ventilated the whole area. They denied claims of an audience member fainting, stating that one audience member felt unwell and left the filming location with a staff member.
The K-909 team also addressed the drone incident involving Kyujin. They revealed that filming came to a screeching halt when the drone ended up in her hair. It was only after they made sure she was alright that they resumed filming. They ended their statement by expressing their commitment to intensifying efforts to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Despite the incident, NMIXX pushed through with their comeback plans. Their latest single album, A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream, and its title track, “Party O’Clock,” were released on July 11. You can watch the MV for the latter below.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures in the entertainment industry, highlighting the need for thorough precautions to ensure the safety of all involved.
(Featured Image: The NMIXX members made wacky faces on the set of their comeback showcase. Source: Twitter/NMIXX’s official Twitter account)