BAP's Himchan booked for drunk driving, issues apology statement

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#BAP’s #Himchan Booked For Drunk Drivinghttps://t.co/KzVHm0I7Oj pic.twitter.com/bU2FJZ6inr

— Soompi (@soompi) October 27, 2020

B.A.P’s Himchan is under investigation for driving under the influence.

On October 26 at approximately 11:30 p.m. KST, Himchan ran into guardrails near Hakdong Intersection in Dosan Road, Gangnam. Fortunately, no one was hurt.

Gangnam Police Station stated they booked Himchan for violation of traffic laws. At the time he was discovered by police, his blood alcohol content was high enough to have his driver’s license suspended.

In 2018, Himchan was accused of indecent act by compulsion for allegedly sexually harassing a woman. Himchan denied the accusation, and his trial is still ongoing. His next trial date is November 18.

On October 27, Himchan issued the following statement of apology after it was reported that he had driven drunk the day before.

Hello, this is Himchan.

First, I sincerely apologize to my fans for conveying bad news.

I once again deeply apologize for causing a controversy through the drunk driving accident that happened yesterday. I am deeply reflecting on having disappointed the public with an inappropriate and shameful incident.

I am regretting and reflecting on drunk driving, and I will earnestly take part in a police investigation if there is need for one in the future. Also, from today onward, I will be living my life with self-restraint and self-reflection.

I apologize again for causing worry and concern for my fans who always supported and loved me. Drunk driving is something that must never be done, and I must take responsibility for that. I sincerely apologize again for causing many people concern with this shameful incident.

I am sorry.

Source: Naver (1, 2) via Soompi, @soompi

Comments

[aures.livejournal.com]

not surprised anymore

also in stead of regretting it afterwards, why just not do it in the first place? how hard is it to not DUI?

[baekpedaling.livejournal.com]

I thought for sure he was in jail since we haven't had any highly publicized news about him

[happypurinsu.livejournal.com]

Fucking trash.

'Nough said.

[tsubaki874.livejournal.com]

Good riddance, I have no patience for drunk driving regardless if ~no one was hurt.~ He's an inconsiderate idiot and I hope this impacts his case negatively in court. If he's willing to drunk drive, then I can believe his sexual harassment charges are legitimate. (I am not saying I need an incident like this to believe a victim, just saying if people weren't convinced before, this makes it more convincing.)

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

DUIs are so common among male idols, makes you wonder how many regular citizens get drunk and drive

[aeries-amethyst.livejournal.com]

He's gotten into quite a few scandals, from the sexual harassment charges and now DUI. I wonder just how much more problematic he actually is.

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

He’s such trash

[chikage-chan.livejournal.com]

When you think you can’t be any more disappointed on someone, they go and prove you wrong...

[kcaomei.livejournal.com]

don't apologize. just don't do it in the first place!!

[jackieee94.livejournal.com]

Don’t drink and drive, it’s that simple.