News FTISLAND’s Choi Jong Hoon Admits Past Drunk Driving Incident Through Agency (1 Viewer)

[Darkyoda47]

FTISLAND's Choi Jong Hoon Admits Past Drunk Driving Incident Through Agency | Soompi

Choi Jong Hoon's agency has responded to recent reports of him allegedly covering up a drunk driving incident in 2016 through ties with the police. On

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Choi Jong Hoon’s agency has responded to recent reports of him allegedly covering up a drunk driving incident in 2016 through ties with the police.

On March 13, FNC Entertainment shared the following statement:
After checking with him personally, we confirmed that Choi Jong Hoon was caught drunk driving by the police in Itaewon, Seoul in February 2016. He paid a fine of 2.5 million won (approximately $2,200) and got his license suspended for 100 days.

At the time, Choi Jong Hoon felt that he was not a well-known member, and in fear, tried to let it pass quietly by not telling the agency. He says he is very regretful and is reflecting on making the faulty judgment on his own. We found after checking with him personally, however, that he did not make requests through the media or police as reported today regarding ties with the police.

Choi Jong Hoon will actively cooperate in police investigations to confirm whether or not such ties [with the police] existed. If [suspicions] including the ties [with the police] are found to be true, he will take all corresponding legal responsibility.

Choi Jong Hoon feels a deep sense of guilt regarding his past wrongdoings, and he is also deeply reflecting on causing disappointment to many people around him and causing harm to his team. Furthermore, until all investigations are complete, he will completely halt all individual activities and activities as a member of FTISLAND.

In addition, the agency feels deep responsibility for the recent series of Choi Jong Hoon’s involvement in unfortunate matters and for not having recognized the situation ahead of time. We promise to put in more effort to manage our artists thoroughly.

 

[Darkyoda47]

Lol if he didn't pay to cover it up, why was it never reported? There's no way a news site would not cover something like that, especially for a popular group like FT Island. And if this was covered up in 2016, who knows what else was covered along the way till now.

 

[Lighterxx]

SUREEEEEEEEE

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

LOL but doesn't he admit to asking the police to cover it up in the group chat???

 

[Abeamus]

LOL but doesn't he admit to asking the police to cover it up in the group chat???

You mean the group chat that FNC released a statement about saying Jonghun is only friends with the controversial figure and has no relation to the case

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

You mean the group chat that FNC released a statement about saying Jonghun is only friends with the controversial figure and has no relation to the case

 

[yeji]

oof. He defently is sorry

anyway I hate drunk drivers. The fact that this was covered up makes it worse for me. It really makes you think about what else isn’t known yet.

 

[Darkseid]

I'm so sorry I didn't drive better and got caught by police

Oppa will reflect on his driving skills and practice to get better

 

[blueberries]

He just happened to have DUI that was mentioned on Katalks, but hes not part of The Katalks?

 

[taemkitten]

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

He just happened to have DUI that was mentioned on Katalks, but hes not part of The Katalks?

Interesting that, isn't it? 🤨

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

Hey everyone! They've released the text messages where Seungri confirms they bribed someone to keep it out of the press!

SBS Reports Messages Between Choi Jong Hoon, Jung Joon Young, Seungri, And More After Drunk Driving Incident

 

[Bopper]

So is Jonghoon another one of the eight people in the chat with Seungri and Joonyoung, or is this in a different chat?

 

[Darkyoda47]

Hey everyone! They've released the text messages where Seungri confirms they bribed someone to keep it out of the press!

SBS Reports Messages Between Choi Jong Hoon, Jung Joon Young, Seungri, And More After Drunk Driving Incident

On SBS’s “8 O’Clock News,” text messages were shared that show a discussion in the group chatroom about a payment being made to cover up the incident.

According to a recreation of the KakaoTalk messages in the report by SBS, Choi Jong Hoon shared an article on March 7, 2016 about how an idol had been revealed to have been caught drunk driving. “Thankfully, I survived because of the favor from [name redacted] hyung,” he said.

Mr. Kim replied, “Jong Hoon had a good experience. You were handcuffed, ran away in front of the police, and must have felt a thrill.”

Jung Joon Young said, “Jong Hoon could have made it on to the first page [of the paper] this time,” and Mr. Heo said he could have been the topic of a featured article. Mr. Park added, “He could have become famous.”

Choi Jong Hoon replied, “Why would there be an article about me? It was so quietly taken care of.”

Mr. Kim said, “Quietly? Do you know how far Mr. Yoo went for you?” Mr. Yoo may be CEO Yoo of Yuri Holdings.

An included message from Seungri (separated by a line from the other messages) also said, “Don’t think that it’ll be covered up the next time you drink and drive. [Name redacted] hyung used his own money to keep them from telling.”

FNC Entertainment previously stated that Choi Jong Hoon will be cooperating with police investigations and will halt all activities for the time being.

 

[Darkyoda47]

On SBS’s “8 O’Clock News,” text messages were shared that show a discussion in the group chatroom about a payment being made to cover up the incident.

According to a recreation of the KakaoTalk messages in the report by SBS, Choi Jong Hoon shared an article on March 7, 2016 about how an idol had been revealed to have been caught drunk driving. “Thankfully, I survived because of the favor from [name redacted] hyung,” he said.

Mr. Kim replied, “Jong Hoon had a good experience. You were handcuffed, ran away in front of the police, and must have felt a thrill.”

Jung Joon Young said, “Jong Hoon could have made it on to the first page [of the paper] this time,” and Mr. Heo said he could have been the topic of a featured article. Mr. Park added, “He could have become famous.”

Choi Jong Hoon replied, “Why would there be an article about me? It was so quietly taken care of.”

Mr. Kim said, “Quietly? Do you know how far Mr. Yoo went for you?” Mr. Yoo may be CEO Yoo of Yuri Holdings.

An included message from Seungri (separated by a line from the other messages) also said, “Don’t think that it’ll be covered up the next time you drink and drive. [Name redacted] hyung used his own money to keep them from telling.”

FNC Entertainment previously stated that Choi Jong Hoon will be cooperating with police investigations and will halt all activities for the time being.

@Ozymandias @blueberries @Queen @Dopamine @Hana @RandAlThor @Abeamus @yerewenseuljoy @KwonSoonYoung @taemkitten

 

[RandAlThor]

Some jail incoming heck in the us they could rico this whole deal and treat it as organized crime.

 

[Lighterxx]

@Ozymandias @blueberries @Queen @Dopamine @Hana @RandAlThor @Abeamus @yerewenseuljoy @KwonSoonYoung @taemkitten

alright is this the place im gonna pretend im surprised to see police is shady af

 

[Darkyoda47]

Sigh.. Are we even surprised anymore?

 

[Darkseid]

Ah well now that the initial disappointment has settled in, nothing surprises me anymore. Fully organized corruption I see.

 

[JakeyWantsCakey]

Mr. Kim replied, “Jong Hoon had a good experience. You were handcuffed, ran away in front of the police, and must have felt a thrill.”

This part really summed up the mentality of all involved for me, they just don't give a shit and see this all as some silly game! 🤮