Song Young-gyu’s DUI Disrupts Theatre, Drama Productions
Jul 25, 2025
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According to the Yongin Dongbu Police Station in Gyeonggi Province, Song Young-gyu was booked for driving from Giheung-gu to his home in Yongin-si at around 11 p.m. on the 19th of last month and sent to Suwon District Prosecutors' Office without detention at the end of the same month. At that time, he called a proxy driver, but it was found that he drove the vehicle himself, judging that the driver left between conversations with acquaintances and was close to home.
When the fact was reported on the 25th, Song Young-gyu "I'm so sorry. I ruined everything in a moment's mistake." Then "I took medicine because I wasn't feeling well, and I didn't drink much." But he also made an inexcusable mistake.'
Due to this incident, Song Young-gyu officially dropped out of the play in which he was appearing 'Shakespeare in Love'. Originally scheduled to perform until September 14, it was decided not to perform on stage anymore after the performance on the 25th. He said "I'm sorry to everyone who trusted and cared for me," he said, expressing his sorrowful feelings.
At the same time, he also appeared in ENA Monday-Tuesday dramas 'Ishopping' and SBS Friday-Saturday dramas 'Tri: We Become a Miracle', which inevitably hit broadcasters. 'Ishopping' said "The entire shooting has already been completed. We plan to edit the amount of appearances as much as possible without affecting the flow of the play and the audience's understanding."
'Tri: We Become Miracles' The production team also took a stand. An SBS official told Sports Chosun that `The drama was pre-produced in March, and this week's episode has already been prepared to be transmitted including global OTT.'' Song Young-gyu will appear as Jordan, and in the future episodes, we are discussing ways to minimize the amount of appearance without interfering with the development of the main film.'
Song Young-gyu is a veteran supporting actor who has shown a strong presence in movies 'Extreme Job' and Netflix series 'Surinam' and 'Casino' and has been a scene stealer with his signature heavy acting. However, the drunk driving accident left a big stain on the acting life he has built up so far.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
