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K-drama and K-pop fans will now find it difficult to see their favourite stars at Incheon airport. In a decision levied by the Incheon International Airport Corporation, the premises will create a special entrance for celebrities to ensure their smoother entry and exit. This comes in the light of the recent trouble around Lovely Runner star Byeon Woo-Seok’s airport security incident.
'Celebrity-only' entrance at Incheon airport
The Korean media reported that the decision will come into effect from October 28. It will allow stars and other high-profile people to use a dedicated "celebrity-only" entrance to reduce crowding and ensure safety of both stars and fans. According to airport authorities, this would help in easy functioning when crowd gathers to see their favourite celebs. The new entrance would be one of those used by flight crew and pilots.
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Entertainment agencies receive guideines
The airport sent out an official document to the entertainment agencies informing them of this new measure. It states that celebrities or their agencies will need to apply in advance if they wish to use the special entrance.
About Byeon Woo-Seok 'excessive security' scandal
On July 12, Byeon Woo-Seok arrived at the Incheon International Airport to catch his flight to Hong Kong for his Asia fan meeting tour. As he entered Gate 2 on Terminal 2's third floor, his private security personnel closed the gate for over 10 minutes and flashed lights causing inconvenience to other passengers. Some even claimed that the security men checked passenger's tickets, IDs and passports without permission.
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Security agency's head sent to prosecution
In the follow up, on October 22, two individuals have been referred to the prosecution in the ongoing case. They include the head of the private security firm, from where Byeon Woo-Seok’s security team was hired, and another individual from the same company. The Incheon Police revealed that the two have been sent to the prosecution for violating South Korea’s Security Services Industry Act.