Trot singer Kim Ho Joong is in the spotlight as he faces a police investigation after a suspected hit-and-run during a traffic accident. Despite this, he’s still gearing up for his scheduled performances. Let’s dive into the details of this developing story.
Kim Ho Joong To Continue Performances Amid Police Investigation
Trot singer Kim Ho Joong, who is currently under police investigation for his suspected role in a car accident and allegedly trying to leave the scene, has announced that he will still go ahead with his planned performances.
Trot singer Kim Ho Joong to proceed with scheduled performances amid police investigationhttps://t.co/Jfs5IJAnWN
— allkpop (@allkpop) May 15, 2024
On May 14 KST, Kim’s agency, Think Entertainment, released a statement through the official fan cafe acknowledging the recent traffic incident involving a taxi on May 9. They expressed remorse and took responsibility for not responding promptly after the accident, promising to prioritize the safety of their artist. The statement affirmed their dedication to protecting their artist under any circumstances.
The agency also confirmed its intention to continue with the planned ‘Tvarotti Classic Arena Tour 2024’ in Changwon and Gimcheon, as well as the World Union Orchestra Super Classic, without any changes to the schedule.
They expressed appreciation to fans for their unwavering support and promised to maintain a protective shield around the artist. Meanwhile, Kim Ho Joong is currently under police investigation for allegedly leaving the scene after a collision with a taxi while changing lanes in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, around 11:40 PM on May 9.
Kim underwent a breathalyzer test at the police’s request on May 10, with his manager initially taking responsibility as the driver. However, after police questioning, Kim reportedly admitted to being the driver. Despite the ongoing investigation, Kim Ho Joong proceeded with the ‘Tvarotti Classic Arena Tour 2024’. See below for their complete statement:
“Hello. This is Think Entertainment. We would like to express our deepest apologies to the fans, who must have been very surprised by today’s sudden article. As per our previous official statement, there was a taxi and traffic accident on the evening of May 9, and we are sorry and feel great responsibility for the poor handling of the aftermath. We will do our best to protect our artists and promise to protect them under any circumstances.”
“The following ‘Tvarotti Classical Arena Tour 2024’ Changwon / Gimcheon, World Union Orchestra Super Classic will be held without any changes to the schedule.
Thank you to the fans, who always support our artists.
We apologize for causing you concern once again.“
Take a look at:
