Eun Ji-won, 6-Person Cafe Gathering in Jeju... "Deeply Reflecting on Violation of Quarantine Rules"

Singer Eun Ji-won. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] Singer Eun Ji-won was found to have violated quarantine rules by gathering with five others at an outdoor cafe in Jeju Island.

On the 20th, a media outlet reported that Eun Ji-won held a gathering of six people at a cafe in Jeju Island on the 15th. According to the report, the six stayed at an outdoor table at the cafe for about an hour before leaving.

In response, Eun Ji-won's agency, YG Entertainment, acknowledged the violation of quarantine rules and issued an apology on the same day.

In a statement from YG Entertainment, they said, "It has been confirmed that Eun Ji-won recently visited Jeju. We sincerely apologize for causing concern due to this incident amid the efforts of quarantine authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the sacrifices of many."

They continued, "Eun Ji-won is currently deeply reflecting on his carelessness, and our company also recognizes the seriousness of the artist's violation of quarantine rules and will reflect on this. Furthermore, we will do our best to ensure that not only our artists but all employees strictly adhere to personal hygiene rules and social distancing."

Currently, Jeju Island is enforcing Level 3 social distancing, which prohibits private gatherings of five or more people. According to Article 83 of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, violating restrictions or prohibitions on gatherings may result in a fine of up to 100,000 KRW imposed by the Director of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency or the relevant city/province governor, mayor, county head, or district chief.

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