[Full Text] Hyomin and Kim Hee-jung's Side "We Apologize for Our Careless Actions"

Hyomin (left) Kim Hee-jung (right) / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Singer Hyomin (31), formerly of the group T-ara, and actress Kim Hee-jung (28) have apologized for attending a party in Cheongdam-dong.

Their agency, Sublime Artist Agency, stated on the 20th, "We apologize for the careless behavior of Hyomin and Kim Hee-jung."

The agency said, "Hyomin and Kim Hee-jung attended a friend's birthday party held at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong on May 9," adding, "Regardless of the reason, both acknowledge their careless actions and are reflecting on them."

Earlier that morning, a media outlet reported that Lee Min-jung, Lee Joo-yeon, Hyomin, and Son Yeon-jae attended a party held in Itaewon.

This sparked criticism as it was deemed inappropriate amid the emphasis on social distancing due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The following is the full official statement from Hyomin and Kim Hee-jung’s side

This is Sublime Artist Agency.

First, we apologize for the careless behavior of our artists Hyomin and Kim Hee-jung.

Hyomin and Kim Hee-jung attended a friend's birthday party held at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong on May 9. Although late, they acknowledge that their actions were careless regardless of the reason and are reflecting on them.

We also apologize once again for the negligence in managing our artists.

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