– The first day of the Changwon concert for the nationwide tour of Kim Ho-jung concluded.
– Apology to fans during the performance: “I regret and apologize”
– “I will take responsibility for all sins and wounds” amid frustration
– The second day of the concert on the 19th proceeded as planned, fans show support.
Kim Ho-jung, who is under suspicion for causing a traffic accident and fleeing, successfully completed the first day of the Changwon concert for his nationwide tour. During the performance, Kim Ho-jung expressed regret and apologized, stating that “all truths will be revealed.”
According to the music industry on the 18th, Kim Ho-jung delivered speeches such as “The most recurring word is regret,” “I will take responsibility for all sins and wounds.” He indirectly revealed his frustrated feelings regarding various suspicions by saying, “All truths will be revealed.”
Fans wearing purple, the signature color of Kim Ho-jung’s fandom, gathered at the venue. Some fans were seen being cautious towards reporters on-site, but there were no reported frictions, and Kim Ho-jung’s fans watched the performance in an orderly manner. Although Kim Ho-jung initially showed signs of being down at the beginning of the performance, he successfully completed the concert thanks to the enthusiastic cheers and support from fans.
Despite criticism from the public for proceeding with the concert amid controversy, Kim Ho-jung’s fans continue to show support. As the police investigation results have not been released yet, and Kim Ho-jung’s agency has reiterated that “he did not drink alcohol,” the support for Kim Ho-jung remains strong.
According to his agency, Saram Entertainment, the second day of the “Tvarotti Classic Arena Tour 2024” in Changwon will proceed as planned.
On the 9th, Kim Ho-jung was booked for allegedly causing a traffic accident by colliding with a taxi in Gangnam, Seoul, and fleeing without taking any action. Following the accident, Kim Ho-jung’s manager self-surrendered first, and Kim Ho-jung only appeared at the police station about 17 hours later. While there are suspicions of drunk driving, his agency claims that Kim Ho-jung did not drink alcohol.
The police are investigating the possibility of drunk driving by Kim Ho-jung and organizational attempts by his agency to cover it up. The police conducted searches at Kim Ho-jung and Saram Entertainment CEO Lee Kwang-deok’s residence and office on the 16th, securing Kim Ho-jung’s mobile phone and other items.
The Seoul Gangnam Police received a urine test result from the National Institute of Scientific Investigation on the previous day, indicating that Kim Ho-jung had consumed alcohol before the accident. They are summoning agency officials suspected of covering up Kim Ho-jung’s traffic accident and considering applying for an arrest warrant.
[source: Edaily Starin – reporter Yoon Gibaek]