Itaewon's Lit Lounge shines beacon through dark times over 4 years
Lit Lounge opened the doors of its Itaewon location just about four years ago in late October 2022. Following a soft opening on Oct. 27 and 28, its grand opening was held on Saturday, Oct. 29, a day that would go down in infamy, after 159 people died in a crowd disaster in a narrow alley a little less than 400 meters away. "Lit Lounge's early existence was shaped by one of the most devastating…
Four years after its grand opening, Lit Lounge in Itaewon continues to shine a beacon of hope during dark times. The popular venue was established in late October 2022, just months after the tragic Halloween crowd disaster that claimed 159 lives in a narrow alley nearby.
The owner of Lit Lounge, Jason Waller, known as Pinnacle TheHustler, spoke about the profound impact of the tragedy on his business. He stated that for many people in Itaewon, the aftermath of the disaster was even more devastating than the COVID-19 pandemic. Waller admitted that it would have been understandable to quit, but he refused to look in the mirror and see someone who had given up.
According to Waller, his decision to keep Lit Lounge open was fueled by his belief in his vision and the path forward. He explained that as long as he still believed in what he was building and saw a viable future, he was not ready to quit. Now, four years later, Lit Lounge remains a source of inspiration and resilience in the face of adversity, continuing to thrive in the heart of Itaewon.
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