"Filming in Progress, Please Move Aside" This Time Even Disrupting the Way to School

Filming Crew's 'Minpae' Behavior Often Causes Inconvenience to Citizens
Current Law Requires Permission from Video Committee for Filming

Controversy over nuisance caused by drama filming has erupted once again. This time, a bigger controversy is arising as the sidewalk was blocked to film in a school zone, obstructing students' way to school.

On the 18th, an online community post titled "Another Controversy Over Nuisance Caused by Drama Filming" was uploaded. The post included a screenshot of an Instagram post by Mr. A, who claimed that students' passage on their way to school was inconvenienced due to the drama filming.

On the 18th, an online community called FM Korea posted an article titled "Another Controversy Over Drama Filming Nuisance." The post included a screenshot of an Instagram post by Mr. A, who claimed that the drama filming caused inconvenience to students on their way to school.
[Photo source=Online community 'FM Korea']

Mr. A said, "Is this really a school zone? Last week, they blocked the sidewalk on the way to school for filming, but I endured it. They can't be doing this again today, right?" He expressed his frustration, saying, "They put filming equipment on the students' way to school just because of drama filming. I am so angry while sending my kids to school in the morning."

He continued, "No one came out to guide the children's safety, and they blocked the sidewalk and bicycle lane, so the children had to walk on the road. Because the children walked on the road, cars got stuck. What is going on in what should be an ordinary way to school?"

He then demanded, "I am angry that filming has to be done during the children's school hours. Please avoid filming during school hours. Let the children walk safely on the sidewalk."

The drama in question was revealed to be the TVING series "Pyramid Game."

As the controversy grew, the production team stated, "We caused inconvenience to pedestrians at the filming location last week. We sincerely apologize for not paying more careful attention during the production process." They added, "We will strengthen safety through more thorough on-site management and strive to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring."

Ongoing 'Nuisance Filming' in the Broadcasting Industry, What Are the Practical Measures?

In July, the production team of Netflix's "Squid Game" Season 2 apologized for the filming staff's high-handed behavior in controlling passage for citizens at Incheon Airport. Meanwhile, the production team of ENA's new drama "Say I Love You," starring Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-bin, faced controversy for not properly disposing of trash after filming.
[Photo by Netflix Korea]

The nuisance controversy over drama filming is not limited to this case. On the 10th, JTBC's new drama "Not a Hero, But..." starring actors Cheon Woo-hee and Jang Ki-young was embroiled in a similar controversy.

A citizen posted online that after hearing his wife, who is pregnant with their second child, was in the emergency room, he rushed there urgently but "the assistant director blocked the main entrance of the hospital because of drama filming."

He expressed dissatisfaction, saying, "I was in a hurry and the staff told me not to run and to be quiet, blocking my way. I don't think it's right to control access even to the hospital."

As the controversy grew, the drama production team said, "Although we proceeded with filming after consulting with the hospital and sought understanding by not blocking the entire flow of visitors, we apologize for causing inconvenience to the guardian." They added, "We will pay more careful attention and effort."

In addition, various 'nuisance filming' controversies such as littering and staff's rude remarks continue to arise.

In July, the Netflix "Squid Game" Season 2 production team apologized for staff controlling passage with a high-handed attitude toward citizens at Incheon Airport, and the production team of ENA's new drama "Tell Me I Love You," starring Jung Woo-sung and Shin Hyun-bin, faced controversy for not properly disposing of trash after filming.

The production team of TVING series "Lee Jae, Soon to Die," starring Seo In-guk and Park So-dam, apologized for staff making rude remarks to passersby, and "Poksak Soksassuda," starring IU and Park Bo-gum, also clashed with citizens by controlling access to tourist sites during filming.

So, are there any measures against such nuisance filming in dramas? Under current law, outdoor drama or movie filming requires permission through the local film commission. However, most drama filming only follows procedures of notifying the local district office and police station rather than obtaining permission from local residents.

As a result, residents living in the area cannot know when and where the filming team will come. Because of this, residents continue to suffer damage from drama filming teams without understanding the reasons.

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