New evidence has emerged in the hit-and-run case involving popular trot singer Kim Ho Joong. This latest development could change the direction of the investigation. Fans and the public are eager to see how this new information will affect the case and what it means for Kim Ho Joong.
Newly Discovered Evidence In Kim Ho Joong’s Hit And Run Case Raises Questions
Fresh evidence has emerged in the ongoing investigation into Kim Ho Joong’s suspected involvement in a drunken hit-and-run incident. On May 28 KST, it was reported that a recording of a phone call between Kim Ho Joong and his manager, made immediately after the accident, had been uncovered.
The police obtained this recording during the confiscation and analysis of the manager’s mobile phone. The transcript of the call reveals Kim Ho Joong urging his manager to “turn yourself in instead” following the drunken hit-and-run incident.
New evidence emerges in trot singer #KimHoJoong‘s hit and run casehttps://t.co/1eyh7NAKUQ
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This recording, which was automatically captured by the manager’s cell phone, provides crucial insight into the moments directly following the accident. It sheds light on Kim Ho Joong’s immediate response and his attempt to shift responsibility.
The hit-and-run incident occurred when Kim Ho Joong allegedly crashed into a taxi in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, around 11:40 PM on May 9 KST. Following the accident, Kim Ho Joong fled the scene, while his manager falsely surrendered to the police, raising suspicions of a coordinated effort to evade accountability.
Despite initially denying any involvement in drunk driving, Kim Ho Joong later admitted to the offense through his agency, Think Entertainment, ten days after the accident. Investigations indicate that Kim Ho Joong may have been driving under the influence, with witnesses reporting that he consumed approximately three bottles of soju before getting behind the wheel.
Additionally, inconsistencies in Kim Ho Joong’s account of his alcohol consumption have cast doubt on the reliability of his statements. While he claimed to have consumed only ten glasses of soju, witness testimonies indicate a significantly higher intake.
As a result, the prosecution has requested an arrest warrant for Kim Ho Joong on multiple charges, including causing injury through dangerous driving, fleeing the scene of an accident, and aiding a criminal’s escape. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events before and after the hit-and-run incident.
