Bae Seong-woo, a drunk driver, returned to entertainment after 4 years with 'SNL7'..."Nervous and thrilled"

May 25, 2025

Bae Seong-woo, a drunk driver, returned to entertainment after 4 years with 'SNL7'...'Nervous and thrilled'



Actor Bae Sung-woo returned to the broadcast through Coupang Play 'SNL Korea7' after self-reflection.

In the eighth episode of 'SNL Korea7', which was released on the 24th, Bae Sung-woo appeared as a host and stood on the entertainment stage for the first time in about four years. It was the first time to appear on an official broadcast since the controversy over drunk driving in 2020.

He appeared on the stage calmly, bowed down, smiled with an awkward expression and conveyed his true feelings. MC Shin Dong-yup "Looks upset. The audience welcomed BAE SEONG WUI asked how he felt, and Bae Seong-wu said, "I thought it would be okay because I had experience in musical and theater, but when I came out, I got emotional and nervous," he replied honestly.




Bae Seong-woo was caught in a blood alcohol concentration at the level of revocation of his license due to drunk driving in 2020 and dropped out of the SBS drama 'Fly Gaecheonyong' that he was starring in at the time. Later, actor Jung Woo-sung took over the role. In January 2021, he was summarily indicted on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act and sentenced to a fine of 7 million won.



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