[TV Report = Kim Hyun-seo] Broadcaster Lee Kyung-kyu has been caught by the police on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
According to MBN’s report on the 9th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul is investigating Lee Kyung-kyu for violating the Road Traffic Act.
The previous day, Lee Kyung-kyu drove a car that was identical in model to his own foreign car from an indoor golf practice range in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to his company. The owner of the car filed a report suspecting theft, and the police believe a parking attendant mistakenly handed Lee the wrong car.
Upon returning to the golf practice range, Lee Kyung-kyu was investigated by the police. Although a breathalyzer test came back negative, a drug test reportedly showed a positive result.
Lee Kyung-kyu’s side explains, “It’s only medication that was prescribed,” and they are strongly denying the related allegations. A police official stated, “We cannot confirm whether any drugs were administered.”
Previously, Lee Kyung-kyu openly talked about his panic disorder on multiple occasions. Last year on ‘God Kyung-kyu,’ he said, “I first experienced a panic disorder while on a broadcasting trip crossing Perth, Australia. I was driving for 10 hours a day, and seeing nothing created a sense of anxiety.” He recalled, “Suddenly, tears would fall, I collapsed crying in the car, and started feeling continuous pain. My chest was tight, and I thought I was going to die.” He added, “Someone suggested I visit a psychiatrist, and I was prescribed medication. Taking it made me feel at ease.”
Eun Ji-won also mentioned on the ‘God Kyung-kyu’ channel, “There was a time we had to go to Japan for a broadcast. I was wondering how to assist him, but suddenly, Lee Kyung-kyu started experiencing a panic disorder, had to take medication, and lay down for the entire day.” This drew attention to his condition.