Airport security incident reported by “Love Runner” Byeon Woo Seok to Korea’s National Human Rights Commission

Lovely Runner star Byeon Woo Seok is in the midst of an ongoing controversy over his security team’s various violations. A few days ago, the actor’s security team was seen shining a flashlight at fans trying to take photos of the actor at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. However, ordinary citizens were also present at the airport and their gesture was deemed insensitive.

Byeon Woo Seok’s security team faces human rights complaints

On July 14, 2024, a South Korean news portal reported that an online user claimed to have filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea regarding the controversy surrounding actor Byeon Woo Seok’s security company and its excessive security measures.

The user stated that in light of the current controversy surrounding actor Byeon Woo Seok’s security team, he determined that it was a human rights violation under the National Human Rights Commission Act and filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission through the National Petition Service. He also posted a screenshot showing that the filing of the complaint with the National Human Rights Commission has been completed.

In addition, it was also noticed by netizens through videos from the days in which the team closed the entrance of the terminal and even went so far as to check the boarding passes of the passengers. However, the CEO of the actor’s security team spoke to the media outlet My Daily and assured that the measures were taken in accordance with the airport team’s guidelines.

The security chief explained that the gate check was done due to the crowd of people. To avoid any accidents, they coordinated with airport security for preventive measures, who suggested temporarily switching the automatic door to manual mode. Regarding the check of lounge passengers’ tickets, the representative said that this was done to avoid congestion and inconvenience for lounge users.

Learn more about Byeon Woo Seok

Following Byeon Woo Seok’s success with Lovely Runner, the actor held his first-ever Asian fan meeting tour titled Summer Letter. The locations of his Asian tour include Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Previously, the actor appeared in K-dramas such as Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, Moonshine, Strong Girl Nam Soon, Record of Youth, and others. Some of the films he has appeared in include 20th Century Girl and Midnight Runner, among others.