Actress Kim Sae Ron to face trial for drunk driving accident

According to the legal industry on March 7th, the first trial for Kim Sae Ron, who has been charged with violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving), will take place on March 8th.

This means that Kim Sae Ron will make a public appearance in the courtroom for the first time in 10 months since the drunk driving accident. All eyes are on what position Kim Sae Ron will take in the first trial.

Kim Sae Ron was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on May 18th, last year, at around 8 a.m. on a road near Hakdong intersection in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

She crashed into a guardrail, trees, and a transformer substation one after another. Her passenger, Mr. A, who was also in the car with her , was also charged with aiding and abetting drunk driving.

At the time, Kim Sae Ron tested positive on a breathalyzer test, but refused to take a blood alcohol test conducted by the police, and went to a nearby hospital for blood sampling.

The test results showed that Kim Sae Ron's blood alcohol level was 0.2%, far exceeding the license cancellation limit of 0.08%.

The accident caused the transformer to malfunction, and the surrounding facilities and stores experienced a power outage.

Kim Sae Ron is known to have visited more than 30 merchants who were affected by the accident to personally apologize and compensate for damages.

Kim Sae Ron also apologized through a handwritten apology letter, saying, "There is no excuse for the unfortunate incident, and I am deeply disappointed and ashamed of myself for the mistakes I have made. I will deeply reflect on this and make sure that such an incident never happens again."

Kim Sae Ron, who debuted as a magazine model in 2001, gained attention through the movie "The Man From Nowhere" in 2010, where he co-starred with actor Won Bin. Afterwards, he appeared in various works such as "The Queen's Classroom," "Leverage," "Mirror of the Witch," and "The Great Seducer," and was recognized as a representative child actor who grew up well.

However, she dropped out of upcoming works such as Netflix's original series "The Hunt," and SBS's new drama "Trolley" due to the drunk driving accident and parted ways with her agency, Gold Medalist.

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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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