'Unvaccinated COVID-19 Positive' Lim Chang-jung Apologizes: "I Will Keep the Harsh Words in Mind and Make Efforts"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Singer Lim Chang-jung, who tested positive after engaging in new song activities without receiving the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection) vaccine, apologized, saying, "I will remember and keep in mind the harsh criticism."

On the 19th, after being declared fully recovered and discharged from the residential treatment center, Lim Chang-jung posted on his social network service (SNS), "I sincerely apologize for causing concern in many ways."

Lim said, "I am deeply sorry to many people watching over me and my family for acting so foolishly and unwisely at this age," and reflected, "Being in a position that greatly influences many people, I caused inconvenience and worry to many due to such irresponsible behavior."

He continued, "I will remember well and keep in mind the harsh words and criticism many have given me, and I will live making twice or thrice the effort so that you can find your smiles again, rather than disappointing you."

He repeatedly apologized, saying, "During this serious and earnest time of moving toward the With-Corona era, it is truly shameful and upsetting that a person who should set an example failed to do so, poured cold water on others, and lost composure in such a foolish way."

He added, "From now on, I will live doing all the efforts I can," and said, "I am sorry."

Lim Chang-jung tested positive in a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test conducted on the 9th for a broadcast recording. The fact that he sang a congratulatory song at actor Lee Ji-hoon's wedding on the 8th, the day before, caused a stir. As a result, many celebrities who attended the wedding were tested, but no additional confirmed cases were reported.

In particular, when it became known that Lim Chang-jung was diagnosed after releasing a new album and engaging in various promotional activities on the 1st without being vaccinated, he was heavily criticized for lacking responsibility as a singer involved in public artistic activities.

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