Hit-and-run suspect Kim Ho Joong's ”appearance look” becomes a hot topic in Korea

When Korean trot singer Kim Ho Joong (33), who is suspected of "drunk driving hit and run," appeared at the police station, she was dressed from head to toe in designer fashion, drawing attention from internet users.
Kim appeared at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, South Korea, at around 2 p.m. on the 21st and was questioned for about three hours. He then said, "I will not appear in front of the press," and six hours later, on the 1st of last night,
At around 12:40am, he finally appeared in front of the reporters. He was wearing a black windbreaker, hat and glasses, and walked out of the police station with his left hand in his pocket.
"What can I say? I will undergo the investigation properly and will respond sincerely to any remaining investigations. I am sorry," he said.
Attorney Cho Nam-gwan, who represents Kim, said, "The incident includes drunk driving.
"I acknowledged the relationship and specifically stated the type and amount of alcohol I had consumed," he said. "I belatedly acknowledged and apologized to the public for angering them with my momentary lapse in judgment."
"I hope the public will let go of their anger, and as a lawyer, I will cooperate sincerely with the investigation," he said. Regarding the reason Kim belatedly admitted to the crime, Cho said, "My conscience is working, and I don't want to lie any more and bring harm to the public."
"I felt that I should not offend anyone," he said. On that day, Kim Ho Joong's branded "appearance look" became a hot topic online. The "luxury jacket" he was wearing was also featured on some websites.
The black jacket Kim wore is a Bharani jumper from Moncler. Official website
The retail price is $970 (approximately 151,840 yen), and it is currently being sold for 1.2 million to 1.5 million won (approximately 130,000 to 170,000 yen) through direct imports from overseas and purchasing agent sites.
In 2020, while serving as a soldier in the military, Kim was in talks with Moncler about a collaboration. The black glasses Kim was wearing were from Chrome Hearts.
The shoes are believed to be from Louis Vuitton Hearts. The product is being sold on an overseas sales site for $3,200.
The sneakers are from Louis Vuitton and are currently being sold at a discounted price of 1.8 million won (approximately 206,000 yen). The original price is 2.5 million won (approximately 286,000 yen).
The hat Kim was wearing was made by South Korean clothing manufacturer Vinsmoke and costs 79,000 won (about 9,000 yen).
Kim's car has also become a hot topic. The SUV in question, in which Kim engaged in drunk driving, is a Bentayga made by British luxury car maker Bentley Motors.
The basic model will be priced at 263.5 million won (approximately JPY 30.15 million), while the most advanced model will be priced at 356.8 million won (approximately JPY 40.83 million).
The brand laughed at the interest that had been generated by Kim wearing the item.
It's difficult to decide whether to cry or cry. Right now, sales of the brand that Kim Ho Joong wore have increased, but in the long run, it could have the opposite effect of damaging their image.
An industry source said, "In a situation where public criticism of Kim is growing, the interest in her so-called 'appearance look' has become a burden in itself."
Meanwhile, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station booked Kim on charges of dangerous driving resulting in death and injury and fleeing causing injury under the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes the previous morning.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has filed an arrest warrant against Lee Kwang-deok, CEO of the management office of Saenggak Entertainment, for aiding and abetting the escape of a criminal, and Chief Jung for evidence.
The two men applied for an arrest warrant on suspicion of concealing evidence, etc. During a recent police investigation, Chung was quoted as saying that he had "swallowed" the black box memory card.
Kim is determined to go ahead with his appearance at the World Union Orchestra Super Classic scheduled for May 23-24.