“Rainbow to Heaven” Emerges Above Jeju Air Plane Crash Site, Bringing Tears to Netizens

Emotional Video Captures Rainbow Path to Heaven Near Muan Airport

On December 31st, a touching video shared by a user known as A has gone viral on social media, depicting what many perceive as a rainbow pathway to heaven emerging in the sky close to Muan Airport, the site of the recent tragic Jeju Air plane crash.

The Captivating Moment

The video, lasting approximately one minute, features A driving along a road and filming a remarkable beam of light that penetrates the clouds vertically, clearly visible in the direction of Muan Airport. This scene was especially poignant in light of the preceding tragedy.

A recounted that they first spotted this breathtaking sight around 4:40 PM (KST) the previous day while traveling from Naju to Wando, Jeollanam-do. “Initially, I thought the vertical rainbow was unusual. Its beauty left me in awe, especially upon realizing it pointed toward Muan Airport,”A described.

Furthermore, A expressed a heartfelt sentiment about the victims of the tragic event: “I couldn’t help but wonder if the souls of those lost in this terrible incident were rising to the heavens. While the rainbow appeared stunning, I feel it still doesn’t fully convey its magnificence.”They continued with a message of hope for the grieving families, stating, “I hope this sight offers them comfort and that the victims find peace in a better place.”

Public Reaction

The video has stirred emotional reactions from the audience, with many netizens leaving touching comments such as:

“I teared up while watching this. I hope they rest peacefully as they embark on that beautiful rainbow path.”
“It feels as if they are ascending to the skies, following the rainbow.”
“My thoughts are with the remaining families—may they find solace.”
“This path seems like a passage for the deceased to find peace in the heavens. It truly saddens me.”
“I too saw a rainbow near Muan yesterday; it feels like a comforting message to those left behind that everything will eventually be okay. It’s heartbreaking.”

Tragically, just two days earlier, on the morning of December 29 at approximately 9:07 AM, a Jeju Air flight carrying 181 passengers crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, leading to significant loss of life.

Most of the victims were families with young children returning from a Christmas trip in Bangkok, Thailand.

Heartbreaking Scenes At Jeju Air Plane Crash Memorial Altar In Muan

Aftermath and Reactions

In the wake of the disaster, the CEO of Jeju Air issued a formal apology; however, the airline faced substantial criticism regarding its response to the incident and care for the victims’ families.