Amidst the excitement of the Prada event in Seoul, stars Byeon Woo Seok, Karina, and Sana were forced to skip their scheduled appearance due to overwhelming crowds and security concerns.
Since many Korean stars with immense popularity and huge fanbases were invited on October 24, the event was expected to be crowded.
“The Sound of Prada” event in Seoul was closed early on October 24 due to overcrowding concerns. The Seongdong-gu district office intervened, requesting an immediate shutdown. Celebrities Byeon Woo Seok and Karina were affected, waiting in their vehicles before departing.
In addition, ambassadors Sana from TWICE and K-pop soloist Jeon Somi were also scheduled to attend. Many stars including Jaehyun, Win Metawin, ENHYPEN, Kim Tae Ri, Kentaro Sakaguchi, and more attended “The Sound of Prada” event.
The Prada event got too crowded outside, worrying organizers about safety. Fans filled the narrow streets, and cars and equipment made it worse. Some celebrities could not even get out of their cars.
Fans are expressing criticism toward the management for not organizing the event properly and for not considering crowd control, especially with so many stars expected to attend.
Seongdong District Head Jung Won Oh explained the shutdown of a recent event due to safety concerns. Key factors included overcrowding, a nearby busy bus depot, and heavy rush-hour traffic
District officials and police monitored the situation, requesting organizers to terminate the event voluntarily.
Fans crowding airports and brand events has become a growing issue. This has resulted in the introduction of a dedicated “celebrity-only” entrance at Incheon International Airport.