Trot singer Kim Ho-joong is accused of fleeing the scene of an accident

On May 14, the Seoul Gangnam police investigated the Trot singer Kim Ho-joong for allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident. Kim’s representative has yet to comment on the incident.

The report said that on the evening of May 9, at around 11:40 p.m. in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, Kim allegedly changed lanes and collided with an oncoming taxi and then left the scene of the accident without paying any attention to the consequences take care. Later, one of Kim’s associates visited the police station and claimed to have been driving at the time; However, during a police interview, Kim finally admitted that he was the driver.

It was initially suspected that she had been driving drunk, but after a breathalyzer test by police, it was confirmed that Kim was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.

Kim Ho-joong was on a national tour titled “Trot Baritone Classic Arena Tour” since April. Despite the incident, he performed in Goyang from May 11th to 12th and has upcoming performances planned in Changwon from May 18th to 19th as well as other concerts, including with the World Union Orchestra Super Classic in the following weeks.