Kim Bin Woo is facing criticism after a late-night livestream sparked complaints about possible noise disturbance, leading the actress to publicly apologize for her behavior.

The controversy began after Kim Bin Woo hosted a TikTok live broadcast in the early morning hours where she played loud music, danced, and chatted energetically with viewers. While some fans enjoyed the spontaneous livestream, others questioned whether the noise could disturb nearby residents if she was broadcasting from an apartment building.

During the stream, one viewer reportedly asked whether she was filming inside an apartment. Kim Bin Woo appeared surprised by the concern and responded, “But I’m on the first floor?”

The comment quickly drew attention online. Critics argued that living on the first floor does not necessarily prevent noise from disturbing neighbors, especially late at night. Some viewers also felt her response sounded dismissive and overly confident rather than understanding of the concern being raised.

As clips from the livestream spread across social media and Korean online communities, backlash intensified. Many netizens criticized what they described as a lack of consideration for neighbors and nighttime etiquette in apartment living.

Following the growing controversy, Kim Bin Woo posted apologies across multiple social media platforms.

In a short initial statement, she wrote:

“I am deeply reflecting on my thoughtless behavior. I will be more careful in the future. I am sorry.”

She later followed up with a longer apology in which she directly addressed the criticism surrounding noise concerns and her attitude during the broadcast.

According to her statement, Kim Bin Woo admitted that she had failed to properly consider “floor-to-floor noise issues” and acknowledged that her reaction toward viewers’ comments came across as arrogant.

She wrote that she would become more mindful moving forward and promised to avoid actions that could make others uncomfortable.

The actress also stated that she plans to think more carefully about how she conducts future broadcasts and interact with viewers in a more considerate way.

The incident quickly became another example of how even casual livestreams by celebrities can rapidly turn controversial online, especially in South Korea where apartment noise disputes are considered a highly sensitive social issue.

While some fans defended Kim Bin Woo and described the situation as an overreaction to a lighthearted livestream, others argued that public figures should be especially careful about behavior that could be perceived as inconsiderate, particularly late at night.