Recently, a TikToker known as @iam.from.korea embarked on a quest to “find someone like ATEEZ’s Choi San.” This was part of a challenge issued to him by one of his followers. He eventually decided to try his luck at the office of the group’s agency, KQ Entertainment. Upon his arrival at the company’s premises, he spoke to their receptionist, telling her he was looking to interview San. He joked that his goal was to “just look for hot guys.” Despite his best efforts, his request was declined, so he left.
@iam.from.korea Can we please collab..?😭😭🥹🥹🙏🙏@ATEEZ_Official #korea #koreanguy
At first, fans were amused by the incident. However, they quickly realized it highlighted some vulnerabilities in the agency’s security protocols. Other K-pop companies, like HYBE Corporation, are much more secure. Its stringent security measures have even made it somewhat difficult for its own artists to get into the building. Two years ago, SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan criticized HYBE’s facial recognition system during an appearance on the variety show Knowing Bros. He recounted, “We’re really strict about security. You need to take off your mask, check your body temperature, and have your face recognized to open the door. But it didn’t open!”
Jeonghan eventually managed to enter the building, only to face further hurdles. The same facial recognition system controlled access to the practice rooms. He expressed frustration with HYBE’s complex security measures, saying, “I just don’t understand why we have to go through so many face recognitions! I’ve complained about this a number of times, but it’s still the same.”
@ahgacarat1004 this story basically got deleted on vlive but now they just spilled it on national tv 😂 #seventeen
Fans were horrified that KQ Entertainment didn’t seem to be as strict and wondered why the company didn’t put any real security measures in place.
KQ Entertainment issued a statement
Following the success of his first video, which garnered 483.9K views, @iam.from.korea released a second, in which he even made a fake business card to appear more professional. He returned to the KQ Entertainment building and discussed a potential marketing strategy with a staff member, teasing a third installment of his adventure.
@iam.from.korea Replying to @IamfromKorea @ATEEZ_Official please collab🥲🥲 #korea #koreanguy #kpop
However, the next came not from him but from KQ Entertainment itself. The company issued a statement in both Korean and English via X (formerly Twitter) in which they addressed his antics.
“Recently, there has been a recurring issue of individuals visiting our company without prior consultation,” the agency’s statement read. “Such acts are not only disruptive to our operations but also pose potential risks to our artists and employees. Any unauthorized visits to our premises are considered a serious matter. If such incidents occur again in the future, we will take legal action for reasons including obstruction of work. Please refrain from visiting the company without prior arrangement or discussion.”
Fans are reassured to hear that KQ Entertainment is taking the matter seriously, prioritizing the safety and security of their artists and employees. The company’s firm stance serves as a warning to anyone thinking about making more unauthorized visits to the building. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: KQ Entertainment’s address is really easy to find. But that doesn’t mean you can just show up at the building unannounced. Source: Facebook/@creatrip.global.