Kim Ho-joong, a drunk hit-and-run, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison...Abandonment of appeal, acceptance of all results
May 16, 2025
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On the 15th, through the fan cafe, Kim Ho-joong decided not to appeal after a long thought"I'll humbly accept all the results." reported his position.
After being sentenced to the same sentence as the first trial at the appeal trial, he reviewed the possibility of an appeal, such as seeking legal advice from a large law firm, but eventually gave up.
The fan club also made an official statement on the same day saying, "We respect his decision and will prepare for Kim Ho-joong's return without wavering." he said.
In May last year, Kim Ho-joong was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, causing a collision with the opposite vehicle and fleeing.
Later, it was revealed that the manager turned himself in on behalf of him and even tried to 'manipulate drinking' after the accident to avoid alcohol measurement.
The court "The drinking was considerable and caused the accident in a state of deteriorating judgment. Later, he explained the reason for the prison sentence, saying, "The circumstances of trying to cover up the crime are very poor."
In addition to Kim Ho-joong, three officials, including the manager and the representative of the agency, were indicted together in the case. Lee Kwang-deuk, CEO of Thinking Entertainment, was sentenced to two years in prison, Jeon, the head of the division, was sentenced to one and a half years in prison, and Jang, the manager, was sentenced to one year in prison and two years of probation.
Kim Ho-joong, who has been loved by the public, suffered a fatal blow to his activities due to a shocking incident. It is expected to take a considerable amount of time to return.
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