Complete Denial of Online Rumors and Legal Action Declaration
Claims that a grilled intestine restaurant operated by DJ DOC members Lee Ha-neul and Jung Jae-yong in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul received an operating suspension have spread online. Content claiming a "2-month operating suspension" has been indiscriminately circulated through various platforms including YouTube channels, online communities, and short-form video platforms. In response, the restaurant released an official statement strongly denying these claims.
The restaurant stated: "We have not received any administrative action including an operating suspension to date, and we are currently operating normally." They further emphasized that "the online content related to operating suspension is clearly false information with no factual basis."
They pointed out that the spread of fake news and distorted information is a serious issue directly affecting customer trust and employees' livelihoods. They have appointed legal representatives and are currently pursuing legal procedures for spreading false facts and defamation. They announced they will pursue all legal remedies against the spread of unverified false information and malicious slander.
Actress Kim Gyu-ri's Fan Meeting Event as the Starting Point of Controversy
The origin of this controversy was a fan meeting event held by actress Kim Gyu-ri at the grilled intestine restaurant. Kim Gyu-ri reserved the entire restaurant to treat her fan club members and spent time with them. During this gathering, Kim Gyu-ri, Lee Ha-neul, and Jung Jae-yong sang DJ DOC's song "Run to You" loudly together, and this scene was also released through Kim Gyu-ri's YouTube channel.
Subsequently, Lee Ha-neul appeared on his own SNS live broadcast to explain the situation. He clarified: "We did not conduct illegal operations. Kim Gyu-ri wanted to treat her fans and reserved all the tables and paid for them." He also explained the context, saying: "Kim Gyu-ri's side requested that we sing as a fan service, so we sang." He claimed that due to this controversy, some netizens reported the restaurant to the district office on suspicion of violating food hygiene laws.
Currently, videos of Kim Gyu-ri dancing and singing at the grilled intestine restaurant remain posted on her YouTube channel, and the controversy continues.
Food Hygiene Law Regulations and Penalty Standards Guide
There is an important regulation to be aware of regarding this controversy. According to the Food Sanitation Act, general restaurants cannot install audio equipment that allows customers to sing or dance. This is a measure to distinguish between restaurant and karaoke business types and apply different hygiene and safety standards to each.
When violations are detected, differential penalties are imposed based on the number of cumulative violations. A first violation results in a 1-month operating suspension, a second violation results in a 2-month suspension, and a third violation results in the strongest penalty of permit revocation or business closure. These strict penalty standards emphasize the importance of regulatory compliance.
This incident occurred in an ambiguous situation where general restaurants and entertainment services could be mixed, reminding us once again of the existence of clear regulations in the Food Sanitation Act.
Seriousness of Online Misinformation Spread and Social Impact
This case demonstrates how quickly and widely unverified information can spread online in modern society. Unconfirmed information has been disseminated as fact through various channels including YouTube, communities, and short-form platforms. In particular, video content tends to spread faster and more powerfully than text, making the severity of the problem even greater.
As the restaurant pointed out, such false information goes beyond simple online rumors and has immediate effects on actual business operations and employees' livelihoods. Economic damages such as declining customer visits due to loss of trust and brand image damage, as well as psychological and mental stress result from this. For these reasons, victims are taking legal action, and the importance of responsible information sharing and verification in online communities is being further emphasized.
This content is general information compiled based on publicly available materials. Please confirm the exact details through official announcements from relevant authorities.
