COVID-19 Positive 'Bob Bless You 2' PD Faces Lawsuit Threat in Paju City After Visiting Cafe and Restaurant During Self-Quarantine

Bap Bless You Poster [Source - CJ ENM]

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] The PD of 'Bob Bless You 2,' who was diagnosed with COVID-19 after traveling to the United States for vacation, is now at risk of being sued by Paju City, Gyeonggi Province.

According to Paju City on the 30th, Mr. A, the fifth confirmed COVID-19 case in the region and a PD of CJ ENM's 'Bob Bless You 2,' visited New York and Boston in the United States from the 6th to the 18th before returning to Korea. Instead of staying at his home in Seocho-gu, Seoul, he temporarily resided in a relative's building in Heyri Village, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju City, and was confirmed positive after testing at the Paju City Public Health Center on the 28th.

However, it is known that Mr. A went to work at his office in Sangam-dong from Paju on the 19th, immediately after returning. Moreover, before getting tested on the 27th, he visited coffee shops, restaurants, and convenience stores in the Seoul area.

Initially, Mr. A claimed that he minimized his movements and interpersonal contact due to social distancing, stating that "there were no contacts in Paju other than my spouse," but a detailed epidemiological investigation revealed that he used a bus (No. 2200) or taxi while traveling from Seoul to Paju.

Paju City criticized, "Not only did he travel abroad during this critical time, but he also stayed at a temporary residence without self-quarantine and went to work, which is an irresponsible attitude not only for the confirmed patient but also for the broadcasting company."

On the 29th, Mayor Choi Jong-hwan of Paju said at a COVID-19 briefing, "Citizens are feeling a lot of anxiety due to this confirmed case. Paju City is also very embarrassed and regretful. Especially, Mr. A's use of multi-use facilities and public transportation even after symptom onset was a very inappropriate action," adding, "We will review relevant laws and regulations and respond strongly."

Meanwhile, 'Bob Bless You 2,' in which Mr. A is involved as a producer, has decided to suspend broadcasting for two weeks, and all production staff and crew have entered self-quarantine.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.