Controversy Over 'Excessive Security' - Actor Byeon Woo-seok's Agency "We Bow Our Heads and Apologize" [Official]

"Feeling Moral Responsibility, Apologizing to Passengers Who Experienced Inconvenience"

Actor Byeon Woo-seok has issued an official apology regarding the controversy over excessive security measures.

Actor Byun Woo-seok. [Photo by Baro Entertainment]

On the 15th, Byeon Woo-seok's agency, Baro Entertainment, released an official statement saying, "We deeply apologize for the incident that occurred on the 12th at Incheon Airport during Byeon Woo-seok's departure, where airport users were inconvenienced during the security operations."

They continued, "After recognizing the security guard shining a flash toward airport users, we requested that the behavior stop. Although we were unable to confirm the gate, boarding passes, and detailed on-site security situation at the time, we sincerely acknowledge our moral responsibility for any unpleasant incidents during the entire security process and bow our heads in apology to the users who felt discomfort."

They added, "Going forward, we will be more thorough in checking and cautious to prevent any situations that cause inconvenience to airport users and others. We apologize once again for causing concern."

On the 12th, actor Byeon Woo-seok was embroiled in controversy over excessive security measures, including the use of strong flashes, while using the lounge at Incheon Airport.
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Earlier, Byeon Woo-seok was embroiled in a controversy over excessive security on the 12th while departing from Incheon Airport for the '2024 Asia Fan Meeting Tour "SUMMER LETTER".'

During Byeon Woo-seok's use of the Incheon International Airport lounge, a security guard reportedly shone a strong flash toward other lounge users, leading to criticism of excessive security measures. Furthermore, eyewitness accounts of the security guard checking lounge users' tickets sparked public outrage.

The following is the full official statement from Byeon Woo-seok's side

Hello,

This is Baro Entertainment.

We deeply apologize for the incident that occurred on the 12th at Incheon Airport during the departure of our artist, where airport users were inconvenienced during the security operations.

First, after recognizing the security guard shining a flash toward airport users, we requested that the behavior stop. Although we were unable to confirm the gate, boarding passes, and detailed on-site security situation at the time, we sincerely acknowledge our moral responsibility for any unpleasant incidents during the entire security process and bow our heads in apology to the users who felt discomfort.

Going forward, we will be more thorough in checking and cautious to prevent any situations that cause inconvenience to airport users and others. We apologize once again for causing concern.