Lee Ji Han's act of heroism was reportedly seen by a witness after the actor save a girl during the Itaewon tragedy.
The "Produce 101" season 2 contestant was among hundreds of people who died at the Itaewon crowd crush amid the Halloween celebration.
However, reports shed light on the singer-actor's heroic act.
Lee Ji Han Death: Singer-Actor Saved A Girl from Crowd
According to a media outlet, Lee Ji Han, who lives in Itaewon, didn't attend a party in the area but was on his way home from a taping.
However, a witness reportedly revealed that the actor was trying to help a girl out of the crowd. In hopes of saving the girl, he himself got into an accident, causing his death.
The report also noted that the girl's family has expressed their deep gratitude and regrets to Lee Ji Han's family for his heroic act.
As of this writing, there's no official confirmation from his agency regarding his courageous action amid the devastating incident; however, the public flocked online to express their gratitude and respect for the singer-actor.
Netizens are honoring the heroism of Lee Ji Han with their kind words toward the budding star.
In a separate report, outlets revealed that more than 150 people died and around 80 people, mostly in their 20swere injured after being stuck in an alleyway during the Itaewon crowd crush.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared a period of national mourning following the tragedy during Halloween festivities in Seoul.
He also called it a "disastrous accident that should not have happened" while Interior and Safety Minister, Lee Sang Min "deeply apologize to the people to whom the recent accident occurred despite the state bearing infinite responsibility for the people's safety," as reported by The Guardian.
Who is Lee Ji Han? Singer-Actor Who Was Among the Victims of Itaewon Tragedy
The 24-year-old Lee Ji Han is a budding singer and actor who were among the hundreds of victims who died at the Itaewon crowd crush.
He appeared on the second season of Mnet's male K-pop competition "Produce 101," and was also filming his upcoming K-drama "The Season of Kkok Du" where he plays one of the supporting characters.
Following his death, the production team halts filming; however, no decision has been made regarding his replacement of the actor yet.
Apart from his upcoming K-drama, he made his acting debut after landing a part in "Today Was Another Nam Hyun Day."
On the other hand, Lee Ji Han's agency, 935 Entertainment, confirmed the devastating news noting that the singer-actor is one of the victims.
"It's true that Lee Ji Han passed away due to the accident in Itaewon on October 29," the statement reads, adding, "We also hoped that it wasn't true, and we were very shocked to hear the news."
The agency also shared that Lee Ji Han's family is "suffering immense grief" so they are being "very cautious" with their statements.
