▲ Members of a conservative group hold a rally denouncing the production company and lead actor in front of the home of actor Yoo Hai-jin, star of the film "The Assassin(s)," located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, on the 4th.
Amid ongoing protests against the cast and production company of the film "The Assassin(s)" over a controversy surrounding historical distortion, police have initiated personal protection measures for lead actor Yoo Hai-jin.
The Seongbuk Police Station in Seoul announced today (October 6) that it activated safety measures after receiving a request for personal protection from Yoo's agency.
This action follows a growing concern over safety threats, as protest rallies denouncing Yoo have been held in front of a detached house in Seongbuk-gu known to be his residence since two days ago, along with threatening remarks posted online.
In response, police have provided Yoo with a smart watch, registered his information in the 112 emergency system, and planned customized patrols around his residence in the morning and evening.
A police official explained, "Safety measures are implemented not only when a crime victim has suffered harm, but also when there is a risk of concern."
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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