Actress Yang Mira, apparently acknowledging her violation of baggage regulations through a controversial social media post, has stepped forward to clarify the situation. After considerable thought, she expressed, "I feel like I might become ignorant."
On the 24th, Yang mentioned on her social media, "I was really shocked by the sensational articles yesterday that were different from the facts, but I thought that if I just stayed quiet, things would be okay... and I was going to let it go like that. But if I continue to stay quiet, I feel like I will become ignorant, proudly boasting about putting a battery in my carry-on while knowing the baggage regulations, so I am posting this message."
She continued, "Since it was a trip with my child, I had a lot of luggage, and until the last minute before departure I was frantically packing three weeks' worth of stuff, so I didn't realize the power bank was in the checked baggage. Fortunately, I had it checked at the airport before boarding, so I took it out immediately, and after that, I boarded without any issues."
Yang further emphasized, "A very thin power bank was caught between my clothes, which is why I didn't notice it. I want to make it clear that I didn't intentionally put it there without knowing the regulations."
She also stated, "I have always been a little chaotic, and this was a post reflecting the difficulties I faced before departure; however, the lack of explanation led to misunderstandings. I acknowledge that failing to check my luggage once more is clearly my fault, and I will be more careful in the future." She added, "I was really upset yesterday and today, but now that I have organized my thoughts a bit, I feel relieved."
Previously, on the 22nd, Yang had posted on social media, "To be honest, you wouldn't believe how much I was running around the airport yesterday. I even packed a power bank into my carry-on..." which drew criticism for violating baggage regulations.
Some netizens criticized her, stating, "Isn't she taking the in-flight security regulations too lightly?" and "I don't understand why she writes about her mistake as if it's something to brag about." However, there were also supportive comments like, "Mistakes can happen," and "As long as she took it out and boarded without any issues, that's what matters."
In particular, power banks are strictly prohibited from checked luggage due to the explosion risk associated with air travel security. Following the Air Busan aircraft fire incident at Gimhae International Airport in January, related regulations have been further tightened, and it is now recommended that power banks be carried directly in the cabin, wrapped in plastic packaging or secured with insulating tape.
Ultimately, Yang Mira clarified the situation just two days after the controversy arose, managing to resolve the matter.
Meanwhile, Yang Mira married a non-celebrity two years her senior in 2018 and has one son and one daughter, and she is currently traveling in Canada with her family.
[Photo] OSEN DB, Yang Mira
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