'Caught for drunk driving three times,' Sang Hae-gi apologizes via video and returns after six months... "I thought I was sober" [Star Issue]

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Mukbang YouTuber Sang Hae-gi (real name Kwon Sang-hyuk) admitted to being caught for drunk driving three times and apologized repeatedly.

On the 10th, through a video posted on his YouTube channel, Sang Hae-gi stated, "Although a bit late, I have come before the camera to bow my head and apologize for the irreversible mistake I committed. I drove drunk last September. It was the third time I was caught for drunk driving, following 2020 and 2021."

He said, "I fully understand that I have caused great disappointment and hurt to those who believed in and supported me. I am sincerely sorry. I held the steering wheel with the careless thought that 'the distance was short' and 'I thought I was sober,' and I deeply reflect on how dangerous and irresponsible that choice was. I believe criticism and disappointment are entirely justified. I will not make excuses. I did something that deserved to be condemned," as he bowed his head.

He continued, "Nevertheless, the reason I stand here is to clearly record my mistake before the world, to vow never to repeat such an error, and to reflect on my sin. This is not mere verbal repentance; I will completely change my way of life and carry the weight of this sin for the rest of my life."

He also said, "I fully understand that restoring shattered trust takes a very long time. I even think I may never be forgiven. But I will not run away; instead, I will live by reflecting on my mistakes every moment."

He added, "I also apologize for my cowardice in not making a statement sooner. Once again, I sincerely bow my head and apologize. I am sorry."

Last September, the Seoul Songpa Police Station announced that a man in his 30s, identified as A, was arrested on the spot and is under investigation for refusing a drunk driving test under the Road Traffic Act.

According to police at the time, A was caught driving while intoxicated on the morning of the 21st, but he fled after refusing the police's request for a breathalyzer test and was subsequently arrested on the spot.

It was later revealed that A's identity was Sang Hae-gi, and the fact that he was caught for drunk driving for the third time sparked public outrage.

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