On March 21, 2020, Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee was caught by police for allegedly driving under the influence in the Bojeon neighborhood of Giheung, Yongin. While driving, Hwanee purportedly caused minor damage to another vehicle.
According to the Gyeonggi Yongin Southern Provincial Police Agency, Hwanhee had a Blood Alcohol Content level (BAC) of 0.061 percent when he was caught. Hwanee was then booked and allowed to leave the police station.
According to Soompi, Hwanhee’s reported BAC is grounds for license suspension.
The singer’s agency, H2Media, released an apology statement following the arrest.
This is Hwanhee’s agency H2media.
Firstly, we wish to apologize for bringing such unfortunate news regarding our label artist.
It is true that in the early hours of March 21, Hwanhee caused a minor collision while driving under the influence, and this is a clear and inexcusable wrongdoing.
Hwanhee will fully cooperate with the investigation, and he will receive the appropriate punishment.
We express how sorry we are for causing concern with a wrongdoing that should not have happened.
We once again bow our heads and apologize.
The investigation is still ongoing into the incident. He is expected to be questioned by the police next week.
Hwanhee himself has not released a statement regarding the charge.
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