Kim Sae Ron, who damaged the transformer by causing a drunk driving accident, promised clear compensation for damage.

Kim Sae Ron, an official at the agency, made an official announcement on Newsen on May 23 in connection with a report that he had reached an agreement with the Korea Electric Power Corporation.

First of all, Kim Sae Ron said, "I decided to take responsibility for the damage caused by the accident," adding, "The cost in the current article was roughly reported from KEPCO at the beginning of the accident, but the insurance company is currently arranging the exact amount."

"Regarding compensation, I have received and are collecting not only Korea Electric Power Corporation but also those who have suffered damage," she said.

In addition, Kim Sae Ron emphasized, "I apologize to those who have avoided it once again, and I will do my best to compensate for the damage."

Earlier, Kim Sae Ron-ron was caught by the police, who had been reported to the citizens several times after driving a luxury foreign car near Hakdong Intersection in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at 8 a.m. on May 18th.

Kim Sae Ron damaged the transformer in the accident, causing electricity to be cut off in about 50 places, including four surrounding buildings, traffic lights and streetlights.

As a result, it took four hours for the new transformer to be installed, and during that time, nearby shopping malls were unable to operate normally, causing financial damage.

Since then, Kim Sae Ron's agency has said on May 19, "Kim Sae Ron is deeply reflecting on his wrongdoings. Kim Sae Ron apologized to many people who suffered damage and inconvenience from this, and to all those who are striving to restore damaged public facilities, and promised to do their best to recover the damage," he apologized.

In addition, the agency said, "We are also deeply responsible for the occurrence of such an incident. Once again, I apologize to everyone who suffered from this inconvenience. We will do our best to communicate and actively resolve them in the future,".

BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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