Yoo Ah In's side denies he was present in Itaewon on the evening of the crowd surge

On November 1, a representative of Yoo Ah In's side spoke up to deny rumors that he was present in Itaewon on the evening of the crowd surge tragedy. 

The actor's representative stated, "Yoo Ah In departed Korea on October 29, and he is currently overseas," shutting down any possibility that he was in Itaewon later that evening. 

Previously, various rumors spread via online communities that famous celebrities and influencers had appeared in Itaewon on the evening of October 29, causing crowds to surge in multiple directions. 

Several other SNS influencers have also become wrapped up in similar rumors, forcing them to clarify their positions. 

Meanwhile, according to Seoul police on November 1, the death toll has risen to 156 victims, after one severely injured woman in her twenties passed away at the hospital. The victims of the tragedy now consist of 101 women and 55 men in total. 

South Korea will be observing a period of national mourning until November 5.