According to media outlets, Choi was booked by the police on charges of violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act. He was caught at an entertainment bar in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, at around 8:20 PM KST. The bar that Choi visited is an entertainment facility that is subject to restrictions of group meetings in accordance with the level-4 social distancing applied to the Seoul area. A total of 51 individuals present at the place, including the owner, staff, and customers, were booked during the crackdown. ŌĆ£Because of the COVID-19 situation, he (Choi Jin Hyuk) was cautious about being seen drinking outside, even during times earlier than 10 PM. So, while looking for a place where he could quietly have conversations, he went to a location recommended by an acquaintance,ŌĆØ explained his agency G-Tree Creative. ŌĆ£Choi Jin HyukŌĆÖs acquaintance took him to a bar that he said could stay open until 10 PM. He had no idea that the bar was open illegally,ŌĆØ the company continued. ŌĆ£We are aware there is no excuse for the ignorance and misbehavior shown. Therefore, he will halt all his activities and reflect on his actions.ŌĆØ As a part of this decision, the actor will exit from SBSŌĆÖs hit show My Little Old Boy. As for the already-recorded episodes, the show will cut him out as much as possible. ┬Ā Source (1, 2)
