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Kim Sae Ron Issues Public Apology After Drunk Driving Incident + Leaves Cast of K-Drama Trolley


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Kim Sae Ron is learning things the hard way following her recent DUI incident.

On Wednesday, Kim Sae Ron got involved in a drunk driving incident that caused a power outage near Cheongdam-dong's Hakdong intersection. She reportedly crashed an electric transformer box until her SUV destroyed its protective enclosure.

Witnesses claimed that Kim Sae Ron hit the box multiple times and caused loud noises.

Her agency, Gold Medalist Entertainment, shared an initial statement, saying it would look into the reports.

One day after the incident, the company publicized a new message to address Kim Sae Ron’s DUI.

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Kim Sae Ron Apologizes After Drunk Driving

On Thursday, Gold Medalist Entertainment apologized for the delay in the release of its official statement. It also expressed regret after its artist caused concern for driving under the influence.

It then quoted the actress’s apology message, assuring that she deeply reflects on the recent event.

“Kim Sae Ron sincerely conveys her apology to the many people who were harmed and inconvenienced through this as well as all the people who are working hard to repair the damaged public structures. She has promised to do her best to restore the damage,” the entertainment continued.

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After running a blood test in a hospital on the 18th, Kim Sae Ron was sent home. She pledged to cooperate in the ongoing police investigation.

In the end, Gold Medalist Entertainment told the public that it would be more cautious in managing its artists.

Kim Sae Ron Out of SBS Drama

Following the occurrence, Kim Sae Ron ultimately left her role in the upcoming SBS K-drama, Trolley. Before the incident, she was tapped to play the role of Kim Soo Bin.

She was scheduled to work with Kim Mu Yeol, Park Hee Soon, and Kim Hyun Joo.

A day after the DUI, Studio S’ source said that Gold Medalist Entertainment expressed the actress’ desire to leave the project through a letter of apology. The K-drama accepted her request.

Her other project, the Netflix series Hunting Dogs, penned a separate statement.

“We’re currently in the middle of filming. The shooting schedule will be adjusted, and the public schedule will be announced as soon as it is arranged after a thorough discussion,” it went on.

The Netflix flick said it would adjust the filming schedule and make an announcement after having a discussion with the creators.

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