'Trigger' live broadcast abruptly canceled... Aftermath of a real-life shooting incident? Attention is drawn to the cancellation of the fan event.
Netflix's new series 'Trigger' has suddenly canceled its scheduled first meeting with fans, drawing public attention.
On the 21st, Naver announced through its official channel, 'This live broadcast has been canceled at the request of the organizers,' and 'We ask for your understanding from everyone who has been waiting. Thank you for your broad understanding.' Originally, Naver planned to live broadcast the 'Trigger' TALK&SHOT fan event on the afternoon of the 22nd through Naver TV and Chijijik. Fans are particularly disappointed, as leading actors Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang were scheduled to attend.
Netflix did not disclose specific reasons for the cancellation of the live broadcast, but interpretations are cautiously suggested that it may be related to the recent homemade firearm murder incident that occurred in Songdo, Incheon. This is because it has been reported that the organizers requested the cancellation.
Earlier, on the 20th, a shocking incident occurred in a dwelling in Incheon where a man in his 60s, referred to as Mr. A, shot his son, Mr. B, with a homemade shotgun loaded with steel balls during his birthday party, resulting in Mr. B's death. Mr. B was transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds to the chest but eventually died, and Mr. A was arrested by the police approximately three hours after the incident. During the investigation, it is reported that he stated he committed the crime due to domestic conflict.
Amid this situation, the setting of 'Trigger,' which highlights 'illegal firearm delivery' and 'gun crimes,' is interpreted to have been canceled by Netflix considering 'public sentiment.'
Interest is also focused on the direction of the drama amidst the shocking reality. 'Trigger' is a disaster action thriller set in Korea, a gun-free country, depicting the story of two men who take up guns for their respective reasons amid the spread of illegal firearms of unknown origin and the subsequent occurrence of gun incidents. Particularly, with a heavyweight cast featuring Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang and a solid setting that contains a social message, it has garnered great expectations even before its release.
However, the weighty reality casts a shadow on the narrative, and interest is growing on how to balance 'dramatic narrative and the weight of reality.' With the fan event canceled, how will 'Trigger' have its first meeting with the public? And attention is drawn to how the work will show a balance of 'social sensitivity' in light of this situation.
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