Yoona of Girls’ Generation flouted coronavirus curbs at karaoke – then posted Instagram apology

The K-pop singer appeared in a live stream with fellow singer Lee Hyo-ri from a karaoke room, despite government restrictions on visiting shared public spaces

Meanwhile, cosmetics brand Innisfree paid tribute to Yoona, who has left after being its face for 11 years

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Yoona from Girls’ Generation has apologised for a karaoke live stream at a time when South Koreans are being told to stay away from shared public places.

Published: 10:15pm, 4 Aug 2020Updated: 2:16am, 5 Aug 2020

Yoona, a member of K-pop girl band Girls’ Generation, has apologised for broadcasting a live stream from a karaoke room with fellow South Korean star Lee Hyo-ri in violation of the government’s coronavirus restrictions.

The pair, who appeared together on the successful TV reality show Hyori’s Homestay in 2018, used the public venue when the country, facing another spike in Covid-19 numbers largely linked to public venues, was being told not to visit shared public spaces.

In an Instagram post, Yoona admitted she “wasn’t careful enough especially during this time when everyone must watch out for the coronavirus”.

Meanwhile, after parting with the woman who has been its face for 11 years, South Korean cosmetic brand Innisfree paid a special tribute to Yoona.

Yoona from Girls’ Generation admitted on Instagram that she “wasn’t careful enough”.

The beauty product arm of Amorepacific, which promotes “natural healings from Jeju Island for your skin”, announced the star’s departure on its Instagram page earlier this month.