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Security Firm Fined for Excessive Force at Byeon Woo Seok's Airport Incident
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Security team fined for violating Security Service Act
- Byeon Woo Seok criticized for using airport like "fan meeting"
- Netizens debate proper conduct for idols in public spaces
In October 2024, Byeon Woo Seok's security team came under fire for their actions at the airport. The security personnel and the agency responsible for the actor's protection were criticized by netizens for going overboard with security measures and causing unnecessary disruption.
Recently, on October 2, 2025, the judge presiding over the case announced the final verdict. Both the bodyguard and the security agency were found guilty and fined a total of 1,000,000 KRW for violating the Security Service Act. The judge also called out Byeon Woo Seok for using the airport for a public event instead of utilizing the existing security measures, stating that the actor treated it like a "fan meeting" rather than a private matter.
The incident sparked a debate online about the proper conduct of idols in public spaces. Netizens criticized the security team's use of excessive force, including blocking doors and checking passengers' IDs without authority. They argued that the actor and his agency should have handled the situation more discreetly to avoid inconveniencing the public.
