Lee Sun Kyun, Jeon Hye Jin’s Son Leaves Korea Amid Actor’s Scandal + Public Pours Support to the Kids
At the height of Lee Sun Kyun's drug controversy, he and Jeon Hye Jin's son reportedly left South Korea.
Amid this, the public is backing the couple's decision to let their kids move to the United States, while the actor is currently under investigation by the police.
Jeon Hye Jin Sends Son Overseas as Lee Sun Kyun Deals With Drug Controversy
In a report cited by Ten Asia, Lee Sun Kyun and Jeon Hye Jin's second son went abroad to join his older brother in the United States to study. This is after his father was accused of violating the Drugs and Narcotics Act.
However, the outlet also mentioned that the actress' acquaintance shared that the first thing that Jeon Hye Jin secured was to prepare for her son's studies abroad. The actress knew that the drug controversy would have a negative impact on her children if they chose to remain in South Korea while the patriarch is being questioned by the police.
Lee Sun Kyun and Jeon Hye Jin married in 2009 after six years of dating. Shortly after their wedding, the celebrity couple welcomed their first son.
In August 2011, they welcomed their second son, who is now 12 years old.
Public Shows Support to Jeon Hye Jin, Son Following Lee Sun Kyun's Drug Scandal
In an online community forum, netizens expressed their support for the children of Jeon Hye Jin following the news that their two sons left South Korea. The majority of their posts said that the media should leave the kids alone because they didn't commit any crimes.
The same goes for others who wish luck to the rest of their families.
Lee Sun Kyun Update
On October 19, news broke that a renowned actor was involved in another drug-related scandal.
The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency's Narcotics Crime Investigation Unit then revealed that the identity behind "actor L" is the "Parasite" star Lee Sun Kyun.
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Aside from him, seven other individuals face charges of violating the Drugs Control Act.
Moreover, authorities also confirmed that the actor "provided a significant amount of money to the drug supplier while engaged in marijuana use. We estimate the amount to be around 300 million won," or around $221,900, as cited by a media outlet.
Following the statement released by the police, Lee Sun Kyun's agency, HODU&U Entertainment, responded to the issue and assured the public that they are "committed to cooperating fully with any investigations conducted by relevant authorities."
As the probe continues, Lee Sun Kyun made his first public appearance after being summoned for alleged drug charges. In a report by a news outlet, the actor apologized for causing "great disappointment" to people due to the unpleasant incident.
"I would like to bow my head in apology to everyone who has trusted in me and supported me all this time," he said as he concluded his brief statement.
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Written by Geca Wills
