Kim Ho Joong managed to evade reporters by using an underground entrance to enter the police station for an investigation. This discreet move allowed the singer to avoid the media frenzy as he faced questioning from the authorities.
Kim Ho Joong Avoids Reporters, Enters Police Station Via Underground Entrance
Trot singer Kim Ho Joong has stirred controversy by avoiding reporters and entering the police station through an underground entrance. On the afternoon of May 21, around 2 PM, Kim arrived at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul.
To dodge the reporters gathered at the main entrance, he opted for the underground parking lot entrance. It seems he had arranged for a private appearance through his lawyer beforehand.
Kim Ho Joong evades reporters and enters police station through an underground entrance for the investigation https://t.co/XPkk2xJ1Ac
— allkpop (@allkpop) May 21, 2024
The reporters at the scene were visibly disappointed by Kim Ho Joong’s unexpected arrival. A police official explained, “According to police regulations and the design of the new station, suspects can come up directly from the underground parking lot.”
The official added, “This does not mean the suspect received special treatment or made specific requests.” Kim Ho Joong was there to be questioned on several charges, including drunk driving, hit-and-run, and driver swapping.
The singer is accused of hitting a taxi and fleeing the scene on a road in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, around 11:40 PM on the 9th. He allegedly swapped drivers with his manager and falsely claimed to have a panic disorder to hide his drunken state, causing public outrage.
As the controversy grew, Kim Ho Joong admitted to drunk driving on the 19th after finishing a scheduled concert in Changwon. His confession, which came ten days after the incident, intensified public criticism. At that time, he posted an apology on his fan cafe, saying, “I’m sorry,” but also stated, “I will return here after all investigations and results are out,” which he later deleted.
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