Actor Park Seo Joon's agency has released a formal warning to fans after discovering impersonation accounts that allegedly attempted to contact followers under false pretenses. The notice comes amid growing concerns over online scams targeting fans of high-profile entertainers.
On Jan. 14 KST, Awesome ENT posted an official announcement on the community board of Park Seo Joon's YouTube channel, Record PARK's, addressing the issue directly.
In the statement, the agency explained the nature of the activity it had identified, saying, We have confirmed multiple comments on Park Seo Joon's personal channel Record Park's in which accounts impersonating our agency propose private meetings with the actor." Fans began sharing concerns on social media, prompting AllKpop to report the announcement.
The agency went on to clarify its position regarding these accounts. In a follow-up explanation, Awesome ENT stressed, "These accounts have no affiliation whatsoever with Awesome ENT. We do not make personal meeting requests, initiate direct contact, or ask for any form of financial payment from fans." The clarification aimed to distinguish official communication from fraudulent activity and to prevent misunderstandings among supporters.
As part of the same notice, the agency emphasized the importance of vigilance. In an additional appeal included in the statement, Awesome ENT urged, "We ask fans to exercise extreme caution to avoid any potential harm caused by impersonation accounts." Sore noted, the agency encouraged fans to report suspicious activity through proper channels rather than responding directly to questionable messages.
Cases involving impersonation accounts have become increasingly common in South Korea's entertainment industry, with agencies frequently issuing alerts to protect fans from financial or personal harm.
Maeil Business Newspaper noted that such warnings reflect broader industry efforts to combat online fraud, particularly as celebrities expand their presence across digital platforms like YouTube and social media
Currently, Park SEO Joon continues to pursue an active career in acting. The actor recently appeared in the JTBC weekend drama "Surely Tomorrow," which concluded on Jan. 11.
According to the publication, Park Seo Joon is already in the public eye, and there will be an increase in the number of individuals attempting to take advantage of this increased attention by creating fake profiles and accounts that impersonate him.
Awesome ENT strongly urges all of Park Seo Joon's supporters to only receive official news, such as media releases, from verified sources. Fans should use these verified channels to get all updates and to avoid responding to any unknown or unsolicited messages that they may receive online about Park Seo Joon.
