Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, said the eye and skin complaints raised by ApeFest attendees were caused by “UV-A emitting lights installed in one corner of the event,” according to a Nov. 9 statement. It wrote: “[Our] comprehensive investigation, undertak...
It wrote:
“[Our] comprehensive investigation, undertaken in collaboration with Jack Morton Worldwide, the global brand experience agency that produced ApeFest 2023, has determined that UV-A emitting lights installed in one corner of the event was likely the cause of the reported issues related to attendees’ eyes and skin.”
Earlier in the week, several ApeFest attendees in Hong Kong experienced eye discomfort, vision problems, and skin irritation after the event, sparking concerns about UV exposure.
However, Yuga Labs stated that it has reached out to affected attendees to gather information on their symptoms and is encouraging others who may have been affected to seek medical attention. The firm also urged those affected to contact it on social media platform X.
“We continue to encourage anyone experiencing symptoms to seek medical attention and share these findings with their medical provider. We also ask that anyone impacted direct message us,” Yuga Labs said.