[Full text] Singer Kim Ho Joong's side releases official statement regarding suspicion of fleeing after traffic accident, ”No changes to scheduled performances”

While singer Kim Ho Joong is currently under police investigation for failing to deal with the aftermath of a traffic accident, Kim Ho Joong's management office has decided to go ahead with the scheduled performance as planned, which is the best way to protect the artist.
Kim Ho Joong's management office, Saengaku Entertainment, stated on the afternoon of the 14th through the official fan cafe, "Today, Alice was surprised by the sudden article.
"We would like to express our deepest apologies to (fan name)," he said, "First of all, on the evening of the 9th, there was a traffic accident involving a taxi, and we feel a great deal of responsibility for our lack of proper aftermath."
They also emphasized, "We will do our best to protect our artists and promise to protect our artists in any case."
The management office stated, "The performances that have already been scheduled will continue as planned.
The Changwon and Gimcheon performances of the 'Tubarotti Classic Arena Tour 2024' and the 'World Union Orchestra Super Classic' will go ahead as scheduled."
According to the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, Kim Ho Joong was trying to change course in Sinsa-dong, Seoul at around 11:40 pm on the 9th when he collided with an approaching taxi.
He is currently under police investigation for allegedly fleeing the scene after causing an accident. MBN was the first to report the incident, and according to the report, company employee A went to the police station first and reportedly took responsibility for the vehicle, not Kim Ho Joong.
MBN also reported that Kim Ho Joong had stated that he had not driven the previous night, but later admitted to driving when questioned by police.
In response, the management office released an official statement in the afternoon, saying, "On the night of the 9th, a traffic accident occurred with a taxi. When the accident occurred, Kim Ho Joong drove his car to the side of the road.
"He stopped the car and called his manager, and in the meantime the taxi driver called the police," he explained. He also acknowledged that someone other than Kim Ho Joong was under investigation.
"After learning about the situation, the manager visited the police station and said he would handle it himself, and turned himself in, stating that he was the one who drove. Kim Ho Joong, who learned of this, went directly to the police station and said that he was the one who drove and turned himself in."
The management office said, "The test results showed that he had not been drinking, and we are currently waiting for the results of the accident investigation."
He added, "At the time of the accident, Kim Ho Joong was confused and was unable to properly handle the rest of the incident. I bowed my head and apologized for causing social controversy, and the management office and Kim Ho Joong have been working together to properly handle the incident."
Kim Ho Joong said, "I promise to do my best to achieve this goal." Kim Ho Joong will be appearing at the World Union Orchestra, which will be held at the KSPO Dome in the Olympic Gymnastics Arena on the 23rd and 24th.
She will appear in the "Tra Super Classic: Kim Ho Joong & Primadonna" concert with the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
The concert will be a joint orchestra consisting of members from the world's four major orchestras, including the RCO and the New York Philharmonic.
Galifulnia (23rd) and Larisa Martinez (24th) will be on stage together. In connection with the Kim Ho Joong allegations, World Union Orchestra, the organizer of the concert,
A source from Kestra's concert told media outlet edaily, "Kim Ho Joong will perform at the concert as scheduled. It would be difficult to cancel the concert as overseas musicians are coming to Korea.
"It's a difficult situation." Below is the full text of the post on Sengaku Entertainment's official fan cafe: Hello, this is Sengaku Entertainment.
We would like to express our deepest apologies to all Alice fans who may have been shocked by today's sudden article.
Prior to this, on the night of the 9th, there was a traffic accident involving a taxi, and we feel a great sense of responsibility for our incompetence in handling the aftermath.
We will do our best to protect our artists and promise to protect them under any circumstances. The upcoming "Tubarotti Classic Arena Tour 2024" Changwon and Gimcheon concerts will be held on the same day.
The performance, "World Union Orchestra Super Classic" will be held as scheduled. We are grateful to everyone at Alice who always acts as a barrier for artists.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.