Actor Kim Hwan-hee reports hidden camera found in theater venue dressing room
Actor Kim Hwan-hee /Captured from Instagram
Actor Kim Hwan-hee discovered a hidden camera in a dressing room and promptly reported it to the police on Tuesday during preparations for a performance in the musical "Next to Normal" at the Kwanglim Arts Center in Seoul.
The police have since launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the placement of the camera.
The production company, MPN Company, has confirmed its cooperation with the ongoing investigation, emphasizing its commitment to the safety and privacy of its cast and crew. "We are currently assisting the police with their investigation and awaiting the results," a company spokesperson said.
This incident has resonated deeply within the theater community, invoking memories of previous privacy violations in the entertainment industry, such as the 2018 hidden camera incident involving actors Shin Se-kyung and Yoon Bo-mi.
The cast of "Next to Normal," which includes Choi Jung-won, Lee Gun-myung, Michael Lee and Sandeul, has expressed concern over the breach, underscoring the need for stricter security measures in performance venues.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, sister publication of The Korea Times, was translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.