"Kim Jaejoong, who lied about being infected with COVID-19, shares update on SNS after a month"

Singer and actor Kim Jaejoong. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Singer and actor Kim Jae-joong, who caused controversy with a lie related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) on April Fools' Day, has shared an update on his situation after a month.

On May 8, Parents' Day, Kim Jae-joong posted on his Instagram, "I am always thankful and sorry to my mother, who tells me she loves me every day even though I am clumsy with words and cannot properly say 'I love you,' and to my father, who sends me a somewhat awkward but short message saying 'I love you, son.'"

He added, "My parents still pour out their love generously as if worrying about a ten-year-old child. You must live long and stay healthy, to 100 or 120 years old, so I can repay my insufficient filial piety. Having raised nine siblings throughout their lives, I will always be by my parents' side so that they can spend the rest of their lives happier with their sons and daughters. Mom, Dad, words cannot express everything, but I am always grateful and respectful. I love you."

Earlier, on April 1, April Fools' Day, Kim Jae-joong posted on social media that he had contracted COVID-19, causing concern among fans.

Later, Kim Jae-joong revealed that the COVID-19 infection was a lie, saying, "It was an April Fools' joke that went too far, but many people worried about me in a short time. My family and friends are sick and dying. This is never someone else's problem. I wanted to tell you that protecting myself means protecting those precious to me."

However, public criticism of the lie intensified, and eventually, Kim Jae-joong posted an apology, saying, "I sincerely apologize to those who were harmed by COVID-19 and to those whose administrative work was disrupted because of the post I wrote on social media."

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