TVXQ Yunho will return to the entertainment industry by the end of the month following his breach of COVID-19 restrictions scandal. Keep on reading for all the details.
TVXQ Yunho Will Be Making His Return to the Entertainment Industry
Yunho is set to return to the entertainment industry on July 30 with a web variety show titled "Book This Out." The program will star TVXQ members Changmin and Yunho. The duo will work with four children to create a beautiful children's book, going on journeys to discover what children enjoy.
The show is said to have finished filming earlier this year, and many are excited to see how Yunho and Changmin will connect with the children they work with.
"Book This Out" will have its own dedicated website that will broadcast the episode. The first episode will air on July 30 at 12 PM KST.
TVXQ Yunho Found Dining With Friends and Breaching COVID-19 Regulations
This will be Yunho's first official activity following his breach of Seoul's COVID-19 restrictions scandal back in March 2021. Early that month, Yunho was investigated for dining with three friends in a restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, until midnight in late February. This goes against Seoul's COVID-19 regulations, which only allow restaurants in Seoul to operate until 10 PM.
After news of Yunho being investigated broke out, his label, SM Entertainment, released a statement apologizing for their artist and his actions. They stated that Yunho is deeply reflecting on his actions and is ashamed for causing disappointment to many people due to his careless actions.
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The agency also apologized for not thoroughly managing and guiding their artist to follow the area's social distancing guidelines during his personal time. They assured the public that they would improve their education and guidance of social distancing regulations to ensure that the efforts of medical workers, quarantine staff, volunteers, and civilians to overcome COVID-19 do no go to waste.
Yunho also released a personal statement through his Instagram account, where he apologized for causing disappointment to those who believed in him and supported him. In addition, the idol also apologized to the healthcare workers who are working hard and dedicated their lives to dealing with COVID-19.
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The idol also apologized to people who are going through difficult and tiring days due to the pandemic. In addition, Yunho expressed shame and anger for being unable to abide by Seoul's COVID-10 regulations concerning business hours and dining out with his friends past the time of operates. He notes that many people must also be angry with him and his decision.
Yunho states that he regrets his actions and he will deeply reflect on violating the social distancing guidelines. Furthermore, he promises to follow the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions and think carefully before he acts in the future.
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Following the scandal, Yunho stepped down from his MC position in Mnet's "Kingdom: Legendary War."
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Written by Alexa Lewis
