A video that went viral on July 12th showed Byeon Woo Seok’s private security guards walking him through Incheon Airport with torches.
The security team’s actions were questioned in light of the footage, which caused controversy. Baro Entertainment, Byeon Woo Seok’s agency, apologized to the public for the incident on July 15.
Agency Apology and Response
In response, Baro Entertainment expressed regret for any inconvenience that had been caused to other travelers at the airport. They said, “We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused during the security process for actor Byeon Woo Seok at Incheon Airport on the 12th.”
The agency said that they asked the security guards to stop using spotlights as soon as they noticed they were doing so. They expressed a deep moral responsibility for any negative outcomes from the security measures.
Many internet users have voiced doubt about the agency’s statements despite the apologies. Several online users brought up the fact that Byeon Woo Seok’s security guards had previously employed the same strategies when traveling abroad.
This has raised questions about how much the agency actually knew about the activities. The security staff is pictured on the internet pointing flashlights at supporters while they are away, which has stoked even more outrage.
Comments from the public included, “The agency claims they asked them to stop, but this isn’t the first time,” and “They only asked them to stop because of the controversy.”
Criticism of Security Team
Reactions to the security company’s inspection of guests’ tickets as they attempted to use the lounge were also felt. They clarified that problems with unlawful lounge access led to the implementation of ticket checks.
Though it was later disclosed by Incheon International Airport Corporation that there had been no prior agreement regarding these extreme security measures, this explanation did not totally allay fears.
Following concerns of “human rights violations” connected to the draconian security measures, the National Human Rights Commission became involved.
Regarding the gate control, ticket inspections, and flashlight use, a netizen lodged a formal complaint. The commission has declared that conventional procedures will be followed in their investigation of the matter.
Baro Entertainment reiterated their apologies and made it clear that, despite their ignorance of the specific security protocols, they sincerely apologize for any inconvenience they may have caused. They guaranteed that they had asked security guards to cease shining their headlights on passengers at the airport.
This controversy brings to light persistent worries about striking a balance between public rights and security measures.
