"Quiet conversation was possible... Sorry" Yunho apologizes for violating quarantine rules

Yunho Yunho Fined for Quarantine Violation at Late-Night Bar
"Spent Time with Friends, Could Not Follow Business Hours Restriction"

Photo by Yunho Yunho SNS

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Yunho Yunho, a member of the group Dong Bang Shin Ki, apologized for causing controversy by violating COVID-19 quarantine rules. Earlier, he had violated the business restriction order at an unauthorized entertainment bar in February.

On the night of the 2nd, Yunho Yunho posted on his Instagram, "I have greatly disappointed everyone who has trusted and supported me," and apologized, saying, "Above all, I am sorry and regretful to the medical staff who are working hard to endure the difficult situation due to COVID-19, as well as to everyone who is having a hard and tiring day."

He continued, "I feel very ashamed of myself for not being able to observe the business restriction time while spending time talking with friends, and I am angry at myself. Many people must have been angry and hurt because of my wrong behavior," adding, "I deeply regret and am sorry for not paying more attention and for my wrong actions."

Regarding the reason for visiting the entertainment establishment at that time, he said, "I was asked to consult on a friend's worries, and I went out only after hearing that it was a place where quiet conversation was possible, so I attended without particular caution."

He also said, "I have spent time reflecting with a feeling of shame toward myself, and I am still reflecting now," and "I will scold and reflect on myself more so that such an incident will never happen again."

Earlier, it was revealed that on February 25, Yunho Yunho stayed until midnight at an unauthorized entertainment bar located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, violating the business restriction order, which drew criticism.

At that time, the business restriction hours for restaurants, cafes, karaoke rooms, etc., in the metropolitan area including Seoul were until 10 p.m. Accordingly, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency booked Yunho Yunho on charges of violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

However, since the violation of business hours restriction was subject to a fine rather than criminal punishment, Yunho Yunho, along with the entertainment bar owner, employees, and customers totaling 12 people, were fined without separate criminal punishment.

However, the owner of the unauthorized entertainment bar was non-indictably prosecuted for violating the Food Sanitation Act in addition to the fine, and five employees and hostesses were also summarily prosecuted with fines for violating the Food Sanitation Act.

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