SG Wannabe singer Kim Jin-ho, 24, will receive an official commendation for catching a mugger on July 9.

According to his company IS Entermedia, Kim and his two friends observed a man and woman struggling as they were on their way home, Wednesday.

Kim allegedly ran to the scene after hearing the woman scream, to find the man had already run off. He and his friends pursued him after confirming that he was trying to rob the woman.

Kim then reportedly caught the thief and reported the incident to a nearby police station, helping in their investigation.

"Kim has always had a strong sense of duty; he can never hold back when he sees injustice. I am glad that he was able to catch the thief without any injury," said an associate of Kim.

Source: The Korea Times