Byeon Woo-seok's agency warns of impersonation scam involving overseas events

By KTimes

Actor Byeon Woo-seok's agency has issued a warning regarding impersonation scams involving false claims of authority over his overseas events.

Varo Entertainment, Byeon’s management agency, released a statement on Monday, alerting the public to recent incidents in which individuals falsely claimed to hold agent rights for Byeon’s international fan meetings and attempted to profit financially from these claims.

“We have not granted any exclusive rights or signed any agent contracts with third parties concerning Byeon Woo-seok’s fan meetings or related events,” the agency said in a statement. “We ask for special caution to avoid involvement in or damage from any illegal activities falsely conducted under the guise of an agreement with our company.”

Byeon rose to stardom last year through the hit tvN drama “Lovely Runner” and has since become one of the most sought-after actors in Korea. He has held fan meetings in major Asian cities including Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong and Taipei, cementing his growing global popularity.

He currently serves as an advertising model for over 20 brands and previously ranked No. 1 in brand reputation among commercial models. He is set to star alongside IU in the upcoming MBC drama “Wife of a 21st Century Prince” (working title).

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.