Police called over Keyvitup’s 3 a.m. music video shoot, agency apologizes
Police were called to a traditional market in Incheon early Wednesday after residents complained about noise from boy band Keyvitup filming a music video after 3 a.m. The complaint was filed around 3:20 a.m. over the shoot at Jemulpo Market in Sungui-dong, Michuhol District. The filming ended shortly after police arrived.
A local resident later posted a video and comments about the incident on social media. The resident, who had lived in the neighborhood for 10 years, said they had seen many filming projects but had never experienced one using speakers after 3 a.m. The resident also said there was no advance notice or attempt to ask residents for their understanding and asked the production team to be more considerate.
In the video, members of the production crew could be heard saying things such as, “Let’s go again,” “Stand by,” and “Members, let’s get into position one more time.” They also instructed someone to set off a smoke bomb. As criticism grew online, Keyvitup’s agency, iNKODE, apologized through the band’s social media.
The agency said it sincerely apologized to residents who experienced inconvenience and disruption from the noise during a time when they should have been enjoying a peaceful night. It admitted that the agency had failed to carefully consider how the filming could affect the surrounding community and residents’ daily lives.
Keyvitup debuted in April and is scheduled to return with a new project in November. The band’s name combines the words “Key,” “Vital,” and “Up.” The five-member group consists of three Korean members, Hyunmin, Taehwan, and Jaein, and two Japanese members, Sena and Rukia. Its agency, iNKODE, was founded by singer and actor Kim Jae-joong in May 2023.
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