Actress Kim Bin-woo has come under fire after a late-night live broadcast from her apartment sparked a controversy over noise between floors. After initially dismissing viewers’ concerns by highlighting that she lives on the first floor, Kim Bin-woo eventually apologized following a wave of criticism.
The situation began during a personal SNS live broadcast in the early hours of the morning. Wearing flashy light-up glasses and holding a microphone, Kim Bin-woo sang and danced to fast-tempo music that felt like a club atmosphere.
Since the broadcast took place at 1 AM in an apartment, a viewer asked about her living situation and raised concerns about the noise. Kim Bin-woo simply replied, “I’m on the first floor,” and continued the stream. Some other viewers even blocked or criticized those who pointed out the issue, causing further frustration.
Immediately after the broadcast, posts criticizing her attitude flooded online communities. Experts specifically countered her perception that living on the first floor prevents noise from affecting others.
Apartment noise does not just travel through the floor; it also spreads to upper floors and neighboring units through walls, pipes, and pillars.
The general consensus is that using a microphone and making loud noises late at night infringes on neighbors’ right to sleep, regardless of which floor one lives on.
Netizens expressed their disappointment, stating, “Living on the first floor is not a free pass in community living,” and “This goes against the common sense of teaching children not to run late at night.”
As the criticism grew, Kim Bin-woo posted an official apology on her SNS on the afternoon of the 11th, stating, “I am deeply reflecting on my short-sighted thinking. I will be more careful in the future.”
