Irene arrived at Incheon International Airport to get on her flight headed for Indonesia.

But fans noticed a big change with Irene’s airport entrance…

She was surrounded by not 1, not 2, but over 6 bodyguards while being escorted through the airport!

Even Irene was amazed by the new formation that she couldn’t help laugh.

Although the bodyguards made interactions with fans harder, Irene still managed to wave towards her fans!

SM made this much-needed change for the sake of their artists’ safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26g4mx4i1A

The extra level of security came after an unfortunate wake-up call with Taeyeon’s airport incident.

Fans hope Irene will continually be guarded throughout her Music Bank World Tour.