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SHINHWA's Hyesung Arrested After DUI Using Stolen Vehicle + K-pop Idol Issues Apology Statement


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SHINHWA member Hyesung, whose real name is Jung Pil Kyo, was arrested after a recent drunk driving incident.

SHINHWA’s fans, SHINHWA Changjo, and Hyesung’s supporters were left shocked by the idol’s recent arrest. It happened months after his bandmate, Andy, tied the knot with anchorwoman Lee Eun Joo.

Read on to learn more about Hyesung’s recent arrest.

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SHINHWA’s Hyesung Arrested

Multiple news outlets confirmed that Hyesung was arrested on October 11 after the police found him sleeping inside a stolen vehicle. He reportedly refused to undergo a breathalyzer test, as well.

Seoul Songpa Police Station received a report regarding the vehicle Hyesung was driving, saying that it was parked in the middle of the highway. Upon arrival on the scene, they underwent the necessary process, but Hyesung did not cooperate, leading to his arrest at around 1:40 a.m. KST.

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When he was brought to the station, the police discovered that the vehicle he was driving was reported as stolen. The vehicle owner also told the authorities they were not related to Hyesung in any way and that they do not know him.

It was not the first time he got involved in a similar incident. In 2007, he was also arrested for a drunk driving offense.

SHINHWA Hyesung’s Agency Details DUI

As quoted by MBC News, Hyesung’s agency, Liveworks Company, detailed what happened through a statement alongside an apology letter to the public.

It revealed that the idol had a meeting at a restaurant in the Gangnam district. He reportedly consumed alcohol and got car keys from a valet attendant.

“There is no excuse for Shin Hye Sung’s behavior in driving under the influence as well as driving without knowing the vehicle was not his. We are deeply apologetic to everyone. Liveworks Company will let you know more as we come to know the exact situation,” the statement continued.

He already had his license revoked in 2007.

Hyesung is a member of the six-member legendary K-pop group SHINHWA. The idol group is the only K-pop boy band to promote in the past 24 years without any changes in the lineup.

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