On July 22nd, 2023, during the '2023 Genshin Impact Summer Festival' held at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome and Han-Eul Plaza in South Korea, an abrupt bomb threat led to the evacuation of attendees. The festival, which many had eagerly anticipated and attended, was suddenly disrupted, resulting in significant confusion. Let's delve deeper into what transpired.
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1. The Beginning of the Bomb Threat
A Twitter user with the nickname 'PingPingMon (PingPingMon69)' posted a message warning of a bomb threat along with a photo of an object assumed to be a bomb. In his profile, the user declared, "Hi, I'm PingPingMon, a supporter of Tibet's freedom!" signaling his openly negative sentiment towards miHoYo and China.
2. Background of the Threat
PingPingMon had previously posted numerous derogatory comments about Genshin Impact and its players. Notably, he claimed, "miHoYo's CEO, Liu Wei, is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, and miHoYo is a company that actively collaborates with the party."
3. Evacuation and On-site Situation
Immediately following the bomb threat, the event organizers promptly took measures to evacuate attendees for their safety. SWAT and fire department personnel were urgently dispatched to the scene. Upon investigation, no bomb was discovered.
4. Follow-up Actions and Official Stance
According to the official Genshin Impact cafe, the cosplay parade and the next day's events proceeded as planned. The branch manager of HoYoBus Korea officially apologized for the incident. The manager of Genshin Impact's official cafe, GM Paimon, has announced a firm legal response against the perpetrator.
5. Questions Regarding the Explosive
The object in the attached photo from the warning post appeared to be a homemade pressure cooker bomb with screws and tubes, resembling the bombs used in the Boston Marathon bombing. However, as no actual explosive was discovered, it's uncertain whether the object was a genuine bomb.
In Conclusion
The bomb threat incident at the Genshin Impact Summer Festival caused shock and anxiety to many.
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