Broadcaster Lee Kyung-kyu (65), who was sent to the prosecution on charges of driving after taking medication for panic disorder, shared his recent situation and said, "Don't worry about celebrities."
Lee Kyung-kyu appeared on the YouTube channel 'God Kyung-kyu' released on the afternoon of the 10th. On that day, he consulted a famous shaman about his fortune through fortune-telling and tarot.
Afterward, the production team mentioned to Lee Kyung-kyu, "We see many viewers worrying in the comments," referring to the recent controversy surrounding him.
According to the police, Lee Kyung-kyu was sent to the prosecution without detention on charges of driving after taking drugs on the 2nd. It has not been determined when the video was produced in relation to the time of the report.
Lee Kyung-kyu stated, "The biggest worry in this world that should not be done is worrying about celebrities," adding, "People are worrying too much about me, but it would be better if you subscribed more. Please don't worry too much..." He then added, "For panic disorder, subscriptions are the best."
Along with the video upload, Lee Kyung-kyu left a comment in the pinned section saying, "YouTube family, I'm okay. All I want is views."
On the 8th of last month, Lee Kyung-kyu mistakenly drove another person's vehicle of the same model out of a parking lot in Gangnam, Seoul, and was reported for suspected vehicle theft. Afterward, a preliminary drug test conducted by the police confirmed a positive result, leading to charges of violating the Road Traffic Act. Consequently, Lee Kyung-kyu was classified as a suspect and explained that he had submitted the medication for panic disorder that he had been taking for 10 years.
Article 45 of the current Road Traffic Act prohibits driving under the influence of drugs, including narcotics, marijuana, and psychotropic substances, which impair normal driving ability.
After being investigated by the police, Lee Kyung-kyu stated in front of reporters, "I did not realize that I should not drive while taking panic disorder medication when I was feeling unwell," and added, "I will refrain from driving if I take similar medications in the future."
Regarding the positive result from the National Forensic Service test, he explained, "There were no narcotic substances or marijuana, and the components of the medication I usually take were detected as they are."
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
