Lee Kyung-kyu formally apologized for the 'drug driving' controversy, bowing his head, saying he was 'not cautious' amid consecutive program cancellations.
Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu, who was investigated by the police for the accusation of 'drug driving' after driving under the influence of panic disorder medication, released an official apology through his agency on the 26th amid consecutive program cancellations.
On the 8th, Lee Kyung-kyu was involved in a minor collision with a stopped vehicle while driving under the influence of prescribed medication in Gangnam, Seoul, and he tested positive in a drug test, leading him to be summoned as a suspect.
Subsequently, on the 25th, CCTV footage was released showing Lee Kyung-kyu staggering while walking on the roadway and the collision scene, escalating the controversy. Programs he was grants in subsequently announced their cancellations. Channel A's 'Boss Attack,' scheduled for the 28th, and TV Chosun's 'Modern Figures - Mystery,' slated for airing on the 29th, both announced their cancellations. Although the production teams stated, 'The cancellations are unrelated to Lee Kyung-kyu's controversy,' a sentiment of halted activities has emerged.
Amid this, on the 26th, Lee Kyung-kyu's agency released an official statement and bowed their heads. The agency stated, 'We sincerely apologize for causing concern to fans and many others regarding recent reports,' adding, 'Lee Kyung-kyu has cooperated faithfully with the police investigation and honestly detailed his health condition and the circumstances of his driving at that time.'
They further added, 'We are deeply aware that one should not drive while being in poor health, regardless of whether one is taking prescribed medication,' and noted that 'Lee Kyung-kyu is also reflecting deeply on this incident.'
On that day, Lee Kyung-kyu was driving to the hospital while taking panic disorder medication and cold medicine, and he acknowledged that his failure to recognize that the drug components could affect his driving was negligence. He emphasized, 'In the future, I will be more cautious about driving after taking medication and will ensure that something like this never happens again.'
Having suffered from panic disorder for over 10 years, Lee Kyung-kyu stated through his agency that he is undergoing continuous treatment. His attorney noted, 'His condition severely deteriorated on the day of the incident, prompting him to go directly to the hospital,' adding, 'Ultimately, it was negligence without an excuse, and he feels responsible.'
Meanwhile, Lee Kyung-kyu is coordinating his future activities.
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