MC Ding Dong (Heo Yong-woon), who was previously embroiled in a drunk driving controversy, has shocked the public by assaulting a female streamer during an internet broadcast.
According to entertainment industry sources on the 11th, MC Ding Dong was seen grabbing the hair of a female BJ (broadcast jockey) and assaulting her during a live online broadcast. The released video shows MC Ding Dong losing his temper and attacking the woman after she made a mocking joke about his past drunk driving and hit-and-run incident.
After the incident, MC Ding Dong left the scene but returned later, visibly emotional, and explained, "I haven't had any work for a year and a half, and I was trying to show that I'm living diligently now, but suddenly hearing such comments made me emotional." He added, "I will never drink and drive again."
However, the public's reaction to the video was cold. Online comments included, "Why is he crying when he was the one who assaulted her?", "Is he really reflecting on his actions?", and "The broadcast was bizarre, telling the camera to move while someone was being assaulted."
Previously, in 2022, MC Ding Dong was arrested near Hawolgok-dong, Seoul, for refusing a police breathalyzer test and fleeing after being reported for driving under the influence. He was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison, with a 2-year probation, for violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving), obstructing official duties, and causing injury while obstructing official duties.
Meanwhile, MC Ding Dong recently attempted a comeback by working as a preliminary MC for 'Hyunyoung King Season 3' after his period of self-reflection.
By Soo-min Lee, Ten Asia Reporter danbilee19@tenasia.co.kr