ベテランお笑いタレントのイ・ギョンギュ、薬物運転容疑で結局謝罪…「慎重を期する…深く反省」
Veteran comedian Lee Kyung-kyu finally apologizes after being accused of drug-driving... ”I will be cautious... I deeply regret it”
Comedian Lee Kyung-gyu's side announced their position regarding the drug-driving issue. On the 26th, the management office's ADG
The company said on their official SNS account, "In relation to recent media reports, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to our fans and others.
"Once again, we would like to offer our deepest apologies for causing concern to many people," the management office said. "Lee Kyung-gyu participated sincerely in the police investigation and was in good health at the time.
He provided a factual statement regarding his health condition and driving history. He also expressed deep regret for causing concern through his own carelessness, and said that he would not tolerate poor health regardless of whether he was taking prescription medication or not.
"On the day of the accident, Lee Kyung-gyu was taking the drug on a regular basis and was on his way to a hospital for a medical examination, but
"I acknowledge that this was an incident in which we should have been more cautious," he said, adding, "I would like to ask Lee Kyung-gyu to be more careful when driving after taking the medicine so that something like this will never happen again."
"I deeply regret my actions and will do my best to be more cautious and responsible in the future. Thank you," he added.
At around 2 p.m. on the 8th, due to a parking attendant's mistake, Lee Kyung-gyu drove to work in someone else's car, the same model as his own.
The police then conducted a breathalyzer and drug test on Lee Kyung-gyu, during which he tested positive for drugs in a simple drug test. After that, the National Forensic Service also returned a positive result, and he became a suspect.
On the 24th, Lee Kyung-gyu appeared at Seoul Gangnam Police Station as a suspect in a traffic violation.
After the short interrogation, Lee Kyung-gyu told reporters, "I was not fully aware that I shouldn't drive when I'm taking medication for panic disorder and feeling unwell.
"I would like to say that if any of the medications I am about to take are of this type, it would be a good idea to refrain from driving, and I will be more careful in the future. I have trusted and supported you for a long time.
I apologize to the fans who have supported me so much for disappointing me," he said, bowing his head. Today (26th), CCTV footage of Lee Kyung-gyu's situation at the time was broadcast through MBN News.
Although it was released to the public, several dangerous situations were captured on camera, which sparked reactions of concern.
2025/06/26 18:33 KST
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