Fly to the Sky's Hwanhee, Drunk Driving... License Suspension Level
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Joo-hee] Hwanhee (38, real name Hwang Yoon-seok), a member of the male duo Fly to the Sky, was caught by the police for drunk driving.
The Gyeonggi Yongin Western Police Station announced on the 21st that Hwanhee was booked without detention on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving).
Hwanhee is accused of driving his Mercedes-Benz vehicle in a drunken state on a road in Bojeong-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin City, around 6 a.m. that day.
While driving under the influence, Hwanhee collided with an Avante vehicle that was changing lanes in the adjacent lane. During the insurance process, a suspicious insurance company employee reported the incident to the police, leading to his arrest. At the time, his blood alcohol concentration was 0.061%, which corresponds to a license suspension.
A police official explained, "It appears he was returning home to Yongin after drinking in Seoul. He has admitted to all charges of drunk driving."
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Hwanhee's agency, H2 Media, stated on the fan cafe that "There is no excuse; it is a clear mistake," and added, "We will sincerely cooperate with the ongoing investigation and accept any punishment accordingly."
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