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Ryu Seung-beom's former agency admits to bus-only lane violation, vows to pay fine

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Ryu Seung-beom's former agency, Y1 Entertainment, admitted to a bus-only lane violation by the actor while using a company vehicle.
  • The agency stated that the fine incurred from the violation was paid immediately upon notification.
  • The violation occurred in 2024 during the filming of the Netflix movie โ€˜Good Newsโ€™ when Ryu was driving a company-owned 7-seater Carnival.

Ryu Seung-beom's former agency, Y1 Entertainment, has acknowledged and apologized for a traffic violation involving the actor. The incident occurred in 2024 while Ryu was driving a company vehicle during the filming of the Netflix movie โ€˜Good News,โ€™ resulting in a violation of the bus-only lane.

In a statement released on May 23, Y1 Entertainment confirmed that Ryu, while operating a company vehicle, was cited for using the bus-only lane. The agency stated, โ€œWe have confirmed that a fine was imposed for violating the bus-only lane while driving a company vehicle during a schedule. We have completed the payment of the fine immediately upon receiving the notice.โ€ The agency did not disclose the number of violations or the total amount of the fines.

We have confirmed that a fine was imposed for violating the bus-only lane while driving a company vehicle during a schedule. We have completed the payment of the fine immediately upon receiving the notice.

โ€” Y1 EntertainmentStatement from Ryu Seung-beom's former agency confirming the bus-only lane violation.

Y1 Entertainment further expressed its regret, saying, โ€œRegardless of the reason, we apologize for failing to strictly adhere to traffic laws. We will ensure stricter internal management to ensure compliance with relevant regulations during vehicle operations in the future.โ€

The admission follows a report by entertainment media outlet Ten Asia, which alleged that Ryu had repeatedly used the bus-only lane in a 7-seater Carnival while he was affiliated with Y1 Entertainment in 2024. The report highlighted that such vehicles are not permitted to use bus-only lanes. The agency's confirmation addresses these allegations, emphasizing their commitment to rectifying the situation and preventing future occurrences.

Regardless of the reason, we apologize for failing to strictly adhere to traffic laws. We will ensure stricter internal management to ensure compliance with relevant regulations during vehicle operations in the future.

โ€” Y1 EntertainmentApology from Y1 Entertainment regarding the traffic violation and commitment to future compliance.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.