'Attended Itaewon Party' Nam Taehyun's Side: "It Was Cheongdam-dong, Not Itaewon... We Will Reflect"
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] Amid the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 cluster infections originating from areas such as Itaewon in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, singer Nam Taehyun has been identified as a celebrity who attended a friend's birthday party in Itaewon, sparking controversy. In response, Nam Taehyun's side clarified, "He attended a birthday party held in Cheongdam-dong at a friend's invitation."
On the 20th, a representative from Nam Taehyun's agency P&B Entertainment stated, "Nam Taehyun attended a birthday party held in Cheongdam-dong at a friend's invitation, and the location was not a cafe in Itaewon."
They added, "We apologize for attending the party despite the social atmosphere emphasizing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19," and "We will be more cautious in our actions and reflect on this."
Earlier that morning, a media outlet reported that Lee Min-jung, Hyomin, Son Yeon-jae, and Nam Taehyun attended a party held in Itaewon.
This led to criticism that their behavior was inappropriate amid the emphasis on social distancing due to COVID-19.
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Meanwhile, it was previously reported that from the evening of the 25th to the early morning of the 26th of last month, BTS's Jungkook, ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, NCT's Jaehyun, and SEVENTEEN's Mingyu visited entertainment establishments in Itaewon, drawing public criticism.
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