Actor-turned-broadcaster Kim Tae-yi, who was indicted on charges of drunk driving, received a two-year prison sentence.
During the sentencing hearing for the charge of causing injury while driving dangerously under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, held by the Seoul Central District Court's Criminal Division 21 on the 12th, the prosecution sought a two-year prison sentence for Kim Tae-yi.
Additionally, a fine of 5 million won was sought for acquaintance A, who was also indicted for falsely stating that he was the one driving instead of Kim Tae-yi.
Appearing in court that day, Kim Tae-yi said, "If given leniency, I will reflect deeply and live my life so that this kind of incident never happens again," as he bowed his head.
Earlier, Kim Tae-yi was caught by police in September last year while driving under the influence and colliding with a pedestrian in the vicinity of Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul.
The agency, Esteem Entertainment, stated, "Kim Tae-yi was waiting in the vehicle with a designated driver called, but the accident occurred while briefly moving the vehicle at the request of the parking manager in the building." It added that "Kim Tae-yi is deeply remorseful about the drunk driving, and the agency sincerely apologizes for causing public concern."
Kim Tae-yi debuted in 2016 with the drama "Monster" and continued to act in works such as "Hospital Playlist" and "The Crowned Clown." After appearing in the 2022 Tving variety show "Love in Transition 2," Kim gained widespread popularity and is currently working as a barista and clothing brand designer.
[Photo] Kim Tae-yi's agency, broadcast capture
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