SM Entertainment has released an apology after TVXQ's Yunho's violated social distancing guidelines.

On March 9, reports revealed Yunho is being investigated by police for remaining at a restaurant in Gangnam until 12AM KST in late February. According to current COVID-19 protocol in Seoul, restaurants are only allowed to open until 10PM KST.

SM Entertainment stated, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern in this situation where many people are having a hard time due to COVID-19. Yunho recently met up with 3 acquaintances at a restaurant in Gangnam, and he was investigated for staying past the business hours restricted by regulation."

The label further expressed, "Yunho is deeply reproaching and reflecting on himself for causing disappointment to many people due to a moment of carelessness. We are also apologetic for not thoroughly managing and guiding our artist to follow social distancing guidelines in his personal time as well."