“[Sports Today, Reporter Lim Si-ryeong] The KBS drama filming team for the new series ‘I Took the Male Lead’s First Night’ has been reported to the police for damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site.”
“On the 3rd, a complainant submitted a complaint titled ‘KBS Drama Filming Team’s Cultural Heritage Damage Incident’ through the Public Complaint Portal.”
“The complainant stated, ‘The act of damaging a cultural heritage by the KBS drama filming team is clearly subject to legal punishment,’ and emphasized, ‘Even if restoration procedures are agreed upon, the act of damaging cultural heritage itself cannot be denied as a legal violation. Conduct a thorough investigation and impose strict penalties.'”
“The Gyeongbuk Police Agency plans to assign the complaint to the Andong Police Station after confirming the details this morning.”
“Previously, an architect posted that they witnessed the KBS drama filming team nailing a part of Byeongsan Seowon, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photos showed nails being hammered into the top of a column to install a prop.”
“KBS has apologized, stating ‘Restoration procedures are currently being discussed.’ The Andong City Cultural Heritage Department also reported, ‘Filming has been halted in accordance with related laws.'”
“Meanwhile, ‘I Took the Male Lead’s First Night’ is set to air as KBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday drama, starring actors Seohyun and Ok Taecyeon.”
“[Sports Today, Reporter Lim Si-ryeong [email protected]]”