Kim Sae Ron’s Driver License to be Revoked Following DUI Incident
Police have revealed the blood alcohol content test results of Kim Sae Ron following the DUI (drunk driving under the influence) incident.
The actress was caught drunk driving on May 18 after Seoul Gangnam Police Station received calls regarding an accident. The incident caused major traffic and inconvenience after the SUV hit a street tree and an electrical transformer box.
At the time, the "The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim" star requested to have her blood test taken to check her alcohol concentration.
Authorities released the results two weeks after Kim Sae Ron's car accident.
Kim Sae Ron's Blood Test Shows High Level of Alcohol Concentration
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As obtained by a media outlet, TV Chosun reports that Gangnam Police Station in Seoul was notified by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences regarding the actress' blood test result, which contains a high alcohol level.
Based on the result, it was so high that Kim Sae Ron's driver's license would be revoked.
Due to this, authorities will be conducting further investigations into Kim Sae Ron's DUI incident.
Kim Sae Ron Pays Hefty Amount to Replace Damages Due to the Accident
Following the incident, the 21-year-old star took the responsibility and paid to replace the electric transformer box. As reported, replacing the public property caused the celebrity a whopping 20 million KRW or about USD 15,817.
The news was confirmed by a representative of Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco), noting that the actress was the first to reach out to reimburse the damage.
At the time, the vicinity had a power outage for 4 hours before Kepco replaced the electric transformer box, causing major inconvenience to the neighborhood.
What's Next for Kim Sae Ron?
Kim Sae Ron took to social media and apologized following the incident.
On May 19, the actress shared on her Instagram a handwritten letter expressing her deep regret. She acknowledged her faults, calling it a "big mistake in a drunken state at the time."
In addition, she also pointed out that her "wrong judgment and behavior have caused an inconvenience to so many people, including merchants in nearby shops, citizens, and those who work to restore [the damage]."
Due to this, she "feels so ashamed and disappointed" in herself because of the mistake that she made.
Moreover, Kim Sae Ron promised to "deeply reflect and reflect again to ensure that something like this never happens again" and will do her best "to communicate and resolve this until the end actively."
Unfortunately, the DUI charges affected Kim Sae Ron's career.
She stepped down from her upcoming dramas. The SBS' mystery drama "Trolley" with Kim Hyun Joo and Park Hee Soon, as well as Netflix's "Bloodhounds," also known as "Hunting Dogs" with Woo Do Hwan.
