Political YouTuber Seong Jejun, Who Strongly Criticized Drunk Driving, Booked for Drunk Driving in Gangnam

Past Harsh Criticism of Drunk Driving Resurfaces
Political Commentary Through His YouTube Channel

Controversy is growing around Seong Jejun, a political YouTuber who has been booked on charges of drunk driving in Gangnam, Seoul. The issue has especially drawn attention because it has become known that Seong has strongly criticized drunk driving in the past, leading to accusations of hypocrisy—commonly referred to as "If I do it, it's romance; if others do it, it's an affair."

On the 19th, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that Seong had been booked on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving).

Seong Jejun is accused of driving his Porsche passenger car after drinking alcohol around 9 p.m. on the 16th in the Cheongdam-dong area of Gangnam-gu, Seoul. At that time, Seong's blood alcohol concentration was reportedly at the license suspension level. Seong Jejun Instagram

According to police, Seong is accused of driving his Porsche passenger car after drinking alcohol in the Cheongdam-dong area of Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at around 9 p.m. on the 16th. At the time, it was reported that Seong's blood alcohol concentration was at the level warranting license suspension. Under current law, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.03% or higher results in license suspension, and 0.08% or higher leads to license revocation. Police plan to summon Seong soon to investigate the exact circumstances of the drinking, the distance driven, and whether there were any additional violations.

This incident is drawing particular attention because of Seong's previous statements. Seong has been known for actively sharing his opinions on political and social issues through his personal YouTube channel, and he has consistently delivered strong criticism of drunk driving. In August 2024, he posted a video titled "Shocking Drunk Driving—Lee Jae-myung Is Finished," in which he sharply criticized a particular politician. At that time, he stated, "When I think of drunk driving, Lee Jae-myung immediately comes to mind. It's a proper noun," and added, "When you say Lee Jae-myung, drunk driving comes to mind." These remarks were considered extreme even then, but they resonated with his supporters.

Mr. Sung has been an individual who actively expressed his opinions on political and social issues through his YouTube channel, and he has also continued to strongly criticize drunk driving. YouTube channel 'Sung Jejun TV'

However, after news broke of Seong's own drunk driving incident, those statements have come back to haunt him. Online commenters have criticized him, saying, "He criticized others so harshly, but did the same thing himself," and "Does he have the right to criticize?" Some users have shared screenshots of his past videos, comparing Seong's previous comments to his current situation. Seong is also known as an entrepreneur who runs a cosmetics brand. While he has gained a certain level of recognition by running his business alongside his YouTube activities, this incident is expected to inevitably damage his brand's image.

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