The manager of South K-pop boy band BTS issued a apology latter on behalf of one of its members who spotted at a bar between the coronavirus lockdown.

Jungkook, BTS’ main vocalist, visited a restaurant and a bar in the Itaewon neighbourhood with friends on April 25, the boy band’s management Big Hit Entertainment said on Monday.

“We have no excuse that we placed the artist’s personal life before we were able to emphasize the importance of social distancing. We bow our head in apology,” Big Hit Entertainment said in a statement.

“He is also deeply regretting on how he did not follow social distancing measures seriously.”