Have you always loved waiting for your favorite celebrity to arrive at an airport? Well, as many of us have at one point in our lives, it won't be happening at Incheon Airport anymore. Read on to find out why!
It has been announced that Incheon Airport plans to segregate and install separate entrances and exits for celebrities in the very near future. This new procedure will allow celebrities to use the airport more discretely when traveling from Incheon.
This of course was not a decision that was taken lightly, and in fact, it has been found out that
Incheon International Airport Corporation sent an official notice titled "Request for Cooperation in Compliance with the Procedure for Using Incheon Airport’s Dedicated Gate for Artist Departures" to entertainment agencies. This has stemmed from a number of incidents from both fans, private security and stars themselves over the past year or so.
A document was later shared online which we are able to see below:
This official document states: “To minimize situations that may lead to crowded gatherings, we have established a new procedure allowing celebrities and other public figures to use a dedicated entry and exit door at Incheon Airport. This will be implemented starting October 28, 2024.” This legislation seems to have been pushed through the right channels, in order to implement it without any delay.
Recently, actor Byeon Woo Seok sparked controversy during his solo fan meeting tour in Hong Kong. He was reported to have flashed a camera at ordinary passengers, inspected the business rights of lounge users on the second floor, and attempted to control the gate for the general public, raising concerns about what has been dubbed "Emperor's Security".
Let's check out some social media posts about this incident which recently made headlines.
In response to such incidents, Incheon International Airport Corporation held a meeting with officials from major domestic entertainment agencies on the 20th to discuss a Celebrity Manual. The corporation requested that celebrities inform them of their personnel arrangements for security, aiming to reduce their time spent in the terminal and maintain order to prevent excessive crowding due to celebrities’ immigration activities.
Incheon airport is Korea's main airport, and as the leading airport and the gateway to Korea, many celebrities will need to pass through this airport daily. Should they be treatet differently because of their job?
Let's check out one of the changing moments when Byeon Woo Seok arrived at Incheon Airport!
The Airport Corporation sent official letters to entertainment companies on July 29 urging them to refrain from exploiting their artists' popularity by leaking travel schedules in advance and to promote a culture of quiet arrivals and departures. This is because many agents, people who work close to the stars, or sometimes the stars themselves post on social media that they will be 'coming to Korea on X date', for example, which leads fans to head to the airport to try and catch a glimpse of their favorite star, or the chance to get a selfie with them.
Although this is good publicity for the star and entertainment company, it can negatively affect other passengers, staff, and people trying to do their jobs at the airport.
During the incident with Byeon, Byeon’s private security guards came under fire in July for blocking the airport gates, flashing lights at passengers in the airport lounge, and arbitrarily checking some passengers' tickets and passports without proper authorization from the airport, citing a need to protect the actor.
He is not the only celebrity to be swarmed with adoring fans on arrival or departure at the Incheon airport. Let's take a look at a few more:
Will this new segregation have any effect on lessening incidents at Incheon airport, or will they find a way to continue?
Let us know your thoughts on this new procedure in the comments below.
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