Ryu Seung-beom's former agency admits to bus-only lane violation, vows to pay fine
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 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 โGood 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 โGood 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, โWe 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.
Y1 Entertainment further expressed its regret, saying, โRegardless 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.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.