[Full text] "Not currently in Korea" – 'Chauffeur assault' KBS comedian is not Kim Dae-beom

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KBS 19th public recruitment comedian Kim Dae-beom (47) dismissed allegations of assaulting a chauffeur raised by some quarters.

On the 21st, Kim Dae-beom posted an article titled "KBS public recruitment comedian surnamed Kim arrested on suspicion of drunk driving assault" on his SNS.

Many comments under the article mentioned individuals who are also from KBS's public recruitment and share the surname Kim. However, the name "Kim Dae-beom" was included among them, prompting him to directly deny the accusations.

Kim Dae-beom began by saying, "I came across an article today (21st) related to a KBS public recruitment comedian. An incident that should never have occurred has happened, and as a fellow comedian, I feel deeply regretful."

He then firmly stated, "However, upon reading the comments under the article, I noticed some people mentioning my name and speculating it is me. Let me clarify: It is not me."

Adding further context, Kim Dae-beom announced, "I am currently not in Korea. I want to make it clear that I have absolutely no connection to this incident." He concluded by saying, "I hope such an incident never happens again."

I came across an article today related to a KBS public recruitment comedian.

An incident that should never have occurred has happened, and as a fellow comedian, I feel deeply regretful.

However, upon reading the comments under the article, I noticed some people mentioning my name and speculating it is me. Let me clarify:

It is not me.

I am currently not in Korea. I want to make it clear that I have absolutely no connection to this incident.

I hope such an incident never happens again, and I end my statement here.

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