Kim Ho-joong apologizes in a huff as criticism of 'thief attendance' grows

Singer Kim Ho-joong apologized for the 'thief's presence' and said he would stand in front of reporters after the police investigation.

On the 21st, Kim Ho-jung's agency, Saengkk Entertainment, said, "Kim Ho-jung attended the Gangnam Police Station at 2 p.m. today. We sincerely apologize for not being able to stand at the photo line during the attendance process."

The agency then added, "The police investigation is expected to end after 5 p.m. today. Once the investigation is over, the lawyer will be on site to answer questions from reporters. We will answer sincerely."

Previously, Kim Ho-jung was suspected of running away after failing to take action after crashing into an oncoming taxi in Apgujeong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul at around 11:40 pm on the 9th. On the 19th, 10 days after the accident, Kim Ho-joong admitted to the suspicion of drunk driving, saying, "I have great regret and reflection," and "I will faithfully participate in the police investigation."

On this day, it was announced that Kim Ho-joong would appear at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul at 2 p.m. However, he was criticized for 'appearing as a thief' as he did not enter the underground parking lot to avoid reporters and express his position.

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Below is the full statement from Kim Ho-jung's agency:

hello. This is Saengsaeng Entertainment.

Kim Ho-jung attended the Gangnam Police Station at 2pm today. We sincerely apologize for not being able to stand in the photo line during the attendance process.

The police investigation is expected to conclude after 5pm today. After the investigation is completed, the lawyer will be on site to answer questions from reporters. I will answer sincerely.

We ask for the reporters’ generous understanding.


Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr