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“Waterbomb Osaka 2023” Staff Member Dies While Setting Up Stage; Event Canceled

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the highly anticipated music event “Waterbomb Osaka 2023” was canceled due to a tragic accident that resulted in a staff member’s death. The incident occurred during the stage setup for the event, which was originally scheduled to take place from July 15-16 at Maishima Sports Island.

According to the event’s official statement, a male staff member was hit in the head with a strong stream of water from a machine. The stream was moving at approximately 120 kilometers per hour. The staff member was knocked unconscious and was immediately transported to the hospital, where he tragically passed away.

The event organizer announced the cancellation of “Waterbomb Osaka 2023” on July 14, expressing deep regret and sorrow over the incident.

“Waterbomb Osaka 2023” was slated to showcase performances from a variety of K-pop stars, like 2PM‘s Nichkhun and Jun.K, Baekho, Daesung, Jay Park, Jessi, Kwon Eunbi, MAMAMOO+, STAYC, and Yugyeom, among others. The cancellation was a huge blow to the fans who were looking forward to the performances.

Despite the cancellation of “Waterbomb Osaka 2023,” its sister events, “Waterbomb Nagoya 2023” and “Waterbomb Tokyo 2023,” scheduled for July 22-23 and July 29-30, respectively, will proceed as planned. The event’s organizers have yet to issue further statements regarding additional safety measures or changes after the tragic accident.

The “Waterbomb Osaka 2023” incident is a stark reminder of the dangers and risks of putting on large-scale events. It underscores the importance of stringent safety measures and precautions to protect all staff members’ well-being.

The tragic loss of the staff member has undoubtedly cast a shadow over the Waterbomb” events. As the K-pop community mourns this loss, it is hoped this incident will lead to increased awareness and action toward ensuring the safety of all individuals involved in event production. -Kpop News Writer

Featured Image: Before the cancellation, tickets to “Waterbomb Osaka 2023’” had sold out. Source: Instagram/Waterbomb Osaka’s official Instagram account.

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