사진 확대 Cast members of “Beauty in the Beast.” Photo courtesy of Netflix.
The Netflix series “Beauty in the Beast” (working title) has issued an apology after it restricted access to Gaegeum Cherry Blossom Road, a popular tourist spot in Busan Metropolitan City, for filming.
The production company for “Beauty in the Beast” stated on the 4th, “We filmed on the cherry blossom road in Gaegeum-dong, Busan Metropolitan City, on April 1 and 2,” explaining that official documents were sent to Busanjin-gu Office, Busanjin Police Station, and other relevant departments, and that the shoot was conducted with their cooperation.
They added, “In accordance with procedure, we deployed management personnel, including police officers, and took the necessary measures to control the site.”
The production company went on to say, “However, we deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused as filming took place during a period when many people visited to enjoy the cherry blossoms.”
They emphasized, “Going forward, we will pay closer attention to the surrounding environment and public use when planning shoots, and we will do our utmost to minimize any inconvenience.”
Previously, on April 1 and 2, posts spread across social media and online communities claiming that a Netflix drama shoot at Gaegeum Cherry Blossom Culture Street, a well-known cherry blossom spot in Busan Metropolitan City, had caused inconvenience.
During the peak tourist period, key sections were blocked off due to traffic control, some nighttime tourist lights were turned off, and vehicles and equipment occupied the narrow road even before filming began, leading to continued discomfort for visitors.
Meanwhile, “Beauty in the Beast” is a drama starring Kim Min-ju, Moon Sang-min, and Lomon. It tells a youth fantasy romance about Min-su (played by Kim Min-ju), who hides a secret that turns her into a wolf, and what unfolds when she meets her college senior Hae-jun (played by Moon Sang-min) and the wolf boy Doha (played by Lomon).
The series drew attention when it unveiled its lineup of rising actors and announced in January that production had been confirmed.
Kim Mi-ji, Star Today
This article has been translated by GripLabs Mingo AI.
