Actor Byeon Woo Seok bowed apologetically at the airport before his departure. This was a gesture of apology to the dozens of reporters who had gathered at the airport to capture him showcasing the full look of a sponsored brand for his airport fashion.
On the afternoon of the 9th, the pedestrian crossing in front of the departure gate at Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport was crowded with reporters and fans. This was because it was officially announced through the promotion channel that Byeon Woo Seok would be leaving to attend a brand’s space opening event in Beijing, China.
As one of the hottest male actors of 2026 and with his upcoming project Perfect Crown with IU about to be released, Byeon Woo Seok’s airport fashion attracted all eyes from fans and the press alike. Moreover, since this was an official departure schedule through both brand sponsorship and the promotion agency, anticipation grew as the time approached to see how stylishly he would fill the airport and present fan service.
However, the press who visited the airport to film him could not hide their confusion and discomfort when Byeon Woo Seok appeared with his face covered by a mask. Although his outfit, shoes, and hat were all from the sponsored fashion brand, he thoroughly covered his face with a mask.
Unusually, the press repeatedly asked Byeon Woo Seok to remove his mask. They also shouted loudly that the promotion agency had requested him to proceed with the airport fashion without a mask while he was waiting across the pedestrian crossing.
Byeon Woo Seok apologized, saying, “I will definitely come without a mask next time,” while bowing. Then, as the green light lit up at the pedestrian crossing, he walked towards the departure gate, once again expressing his apologies to the photographers, saying, “I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”
Of course, there is no problem if he wears a mask performing an officially sponsored schedule, provided the sponsor consents. However, it is different because it is “Byeon Woo Seok.” Not only his fashion but every glance and expression of his becomes an issue not only domestically but also abroad. The reporters who wanted to capture and convey Byeon Woo Seok stylishly could not help but feel some disappointment.