Byeon Woo Seok was reportedly stalked by fans, prompting his agency to warn the public that they would take legal actions against those who violate the actor's privacy.
Byeon Woo Seok Encounters 'Unauthorized Visits' By Fans, Label Warns To Take Legal Action Against Stalkers
Byeon Woo Seok sparked worries about his safety following the "unauthorized visits" of his fans on his schedules, as well as invading his privacy.
On May 30, it was reported that the heartthrob was experiencing discomfort and inconvenience during his schedules as fans kept on following him. They reportedly visited the locations where he was filming, and sometimes caused delays to the production.
With the ongoing issue regarding the actor's safety, Varo Entertainment was quick to address the concern and provided a statement regarding implementing legal action.
"We would like to request a request regarding the artist's continued schedule visits. Recently, due to crowds during the actor's activities, the order has been broken and safety concerns have arisen. Due to this, we are providing guidance for the protection of and for the formation of a more mature fandom culture."
They stated that in the private schedules of Byeon Woo Seok, unauthorized visits by some fans are causing serious damage to the organizers, including the artists, and they requested the public to refrain from visiting unofficial schedules other than the public schedule.
Varo Entertainment added that to prevent safety accidents due to on-site congestion when fans visit the site during the official schedule, actions such as sticking close to the artist and directly giving letters and gifts are prohibited.
They asked fans to refrain from sending letters and gifts directly to the actor and give them directly to the manager in charge instead.
At the same time, the label said:
"Any action that may infringe on the artist's privacy such as following an artist's vehicle after the schedule has ended, visiting and filming private spaces including residences without permission, or illegally obtaining personal information is strictly prohibited. We inform you that such actions may result in strict legal action."
Byeon Woo Seok is receiving a massive support following his passionate performance in tvN's "Lovely Runner," in which he brought to life the character of Ryu Sun Jae.
Now that the series has ended, fans are looking forward to his next works.
Meanwhile, this June, the promising actor will kick off his first Asian Fan Meeting tour. He is expected to visit seven major cities namely Bangkok, Taipei, Manila, Singapore, Jakarta, and Hong Kong.
Included in his list is Seoul which is scheduled for a two-day fan meet event. The ticket reservations already happened on May 27 and more than half a million lined up online, proving his immense popularity.
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Shai San Miguel wrote this.