Loud Muttering in Chinese and Heavy Breathing
Mobile Phone Used with Maximum Screen Brightness
Theater Issues Apology and Provides Gift Certificates

A disturbance occurred at a movie theater in Incheon when a Chinese woman used her mobile phone and argued with other audience members, causing the film to be interrupted and the police to be called to the scene.

A Chinese audience member caused a disturbance by using a mobile phone and arguing with other spectators. Thread capture

A Chinese audience member caused a disturbance by using a mobile phone and arguing with other spectators. Thread capture

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On August 20, a series of posts surfaced on social media threads, reporting that moviegoers at a multiplex in Incheon on August 19 had their viewing of the film "Odyssey" disrupted by a disturbance caused by a Chinese audience member.


According to netizens who uploaded the video, the woman began using her mobile device with the screen brightness at its maximum about 30 minutes before the nearly 3-hour-long movie ended.


She then loudly muttered to herself in Chinese and made heavy breathing noises, disturbing the nearby audience members.


When one audience member protested, asking her to refrain from using the mobile phone, the woman allegedly pointed her finger and responded in broken Korean, saying, "I will report you to the police."


Some moviegoers were unable to tolerate her inconsiderate behavior, openly expressing their displeasure and even leaving the theater during the screening.


The released video shows the Chinese woman wearing glasses having a heated argument with a man who protested her behavior in the theater aisle. She shouted loudly and pointed at the man, reaching out her hand toward him. Other members of the audience remained seated, watching the situation unfold.

A Chinese woman who caused a disturbance during a movie screening was taken away by the police who arrived on the scene. Thread capture

A Chinese woman who caused a disturbance during a movie screening was taken away by the police who arrived on the scene. Thread capture

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Eventually, the police were called to the scene, and the woman in question was taken into custody by the officers.



The theater management apologized for the abrupt interruption of the screening and reportedly provided gift certificates to those who experienced inconvenience.


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