Hyomin and Kim Hee Jung Accused of Attending a Birthday Party Held in Itaewon on May 9, After the Area was Declared to Become a New Cluster of Corona Virus Spread.
The Hyomin T-Ara and Kim Hee Jung agencies, the Sublime Artist Agency, opened their voices regarding their artists who reportedly attended a birthday party held at Itaewon with a number of other female celebrities. The party was held on May 9, after the area was designated a new cluster of corona virus spread (COVID-19).
Associated with the attitude of the two artists who are considered ignoring the South Korean government's appeal about social distancing, the agency expressed its apology for the act of both of which has made many circles worried. Both apologized for not reflecting on their actions and chose to attend a party in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This is the Sublime Artist Agency. First, we want to apologize for the careless actions of our agency artists Hyomin and Kim Hee Jung," they explained. "On May 9, Hyomin and Kim Hee Jung attended an acquaintance birthday party held at a cafe in the Cheongdam neighborhood. Although late, both of them realized that they were acting recklessly for no reason, and they were contemplating their actions. We apologize once again for being negligent in managing our artist. "
In line with the Hyomin and Kim Hee Jung agencies, several artists' agencies that were accused of attending the event also gave an official statement. Including Lee Min Jung's agency, MS Team Entertainment, who said, "It's not true that Lee Min Jung participated in Itaewon's birthday party. He went to Cheongdam-dong to send a present for his close friend's birthday. He just showed his face and took a photo together before leaving. It's not true he participated in an Itaewon party. "
Son Yeon Jae's agency, Leaf Studio, also said the same thing. "The location of the party was in Cheongdam-dong, not Itaewon. Son Yeon Jae was present to congratulate and greet his friend from the previous agency, because it was his birthday. He gave a gift, and did not stay at the party for more than 30 minutes," the agency said .
On the other hand, according to an exclusive report from Sports Kyunghyang, fashion celebrity "K" held a birthday party on May 9, and was attended by actress Lee Min Jung, Lee Jooyeon, a former After School member, Hyomin T-Ara, former gymnast Son Yeon Jae, actress Kim Hee Jung and IMVELY CEO Im Ji Hyu.
It was also reported that many celebrity connections "K" were present, but none of them were seen wearing masks or maintaining social distance as recommended by the government. In addition, the location of the party was a concern, because according to Sports Kyunghyang, the location of the cafe where the party was held was only 700 meters from the Itaewon bar visited by the 97 gangs.
In addition, May 9 was the time after the 66th case of the corona virus in Yongin visited a number of clubs in Itaewon, sparking fears that a second wave could occur in Seoul. In addition, several celebrities in attendance, such as Lee Min Jung and Hyomin, also participated in the "Because of You" challenge to thank medical workers for their hard work during the ongoing pandemic.
(wk / luth)
