• Byeon Woo Seok's Security Company Apologizes for "Excessive Protection" Incident

    The security company for actor Byeon Woo Seok apologized for an incident where they were accused of excessive protection, causing inconvenience to the public.

    According to News1, the security company's representative admitted, "The security guard's action of shining a flashlight was wrong," and added, "We deeply apologize for causing inconvenience to the citizens."

    The representative clarified, "There was no need for excessive protection in this situation," and stressed, "We do not operate with such a system."

    He further explained, "With a growing fandom, we are concerned about safety accidents. Therefore, we have been paying more attention to safety." He emphasized, "We prioritize the safety of both the actor and those around him."

    Recently, a video shared on social media showed security guards shining a strong flashlight at people observing Byeon Woo Seok while he was in the lounge at Incheon International Airport.

    The video did not show any excessive crowding towards Byeon Woo Seok, and even young children were present.

    This led to criticism that Byeon Woo Seok's security guards were engaging in excessive protection. In response, the security company issued an apology.

    Byeon Woo Seok recently gained popularity as a rising youth star after playing the male lead, Ryu Sunjae, in the tvN drama "Lovely Runner," which concluded in May.

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  • BLACKPINK’s Lisa Opens Up About the Toughest Part of Being a CEO and How She Handles Budget Issues

    BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently revealed the challenges of being the CEO of her own company, LLoud, and shared some behind-the-scenes insights into the struggles of managing her own business.

    In a February 28th video uploaded to the YouTube channel Zip Daesung, Lisa sat down as a guest and opened up about her journey as a one-person CEO.

    During the shoot, as Lisa was getting her hair touched up, Daesung casually asked, "Have you been working with this crew for a long time?" to which Lisa replied, "Over a year. Ever since I started my company." She was referring to LLoud, the agency she founded just last year.

    While discussing her experiences, Lisa added, "It’s fun. Of course, there are difficult parts," but quickly shifted the conversation, jokingly saying, "Aren’t you getting touched up?"

    Daesung laughed and explained that his stylist wasn’t around at the moment, "The person who does that is off work. They’ll come back later after working nearby. It’s a bit more flexible." He joked further, "But we only pay for the time they’re here, and if they’re not here, we don’t pay for that time."

    Lisa responded humorously, "I don’t think that’s bad. It’s good. Then, please step out for a moment. I don’t need any touch-ups." Her playful remark lightened the mood.

    The conversation turned more serious when Daesung asked, "Do you ever feel like a CEO? Do you realize how much money goes out in unexpected places? Do you think, 'Oh, the company paid for this'?"

    Lisa responded honestly, saying, "The music video costs are insane. It’s no joke." She went on to explain that managing the costs for music videos can be overwhelming, especially when you’re running a business alone.

    Daesung agreed, commenting, "Yeah, both for us and for BLACKPINK, there’s a certain scale we’re used to from YG. The music itself is that kind of style, right?" He then asked, "When making a music video, do you just say, 'Can you please lower the cost?'"

    Lisa didn’t hesitate to answer, saying, "Yes, I always ask them to reduce it." She elaborated, "I talk about the budget and ask for help. But it always ends up exceeding the budget. We just want to do our best. We want to meet the expectations."

    It’s clear that Lisa’s commitment to her work goes beyond the financials, always striving to meet high expectations despite the challenges that come with running a company.

    Source: [1]