Actor Yoon Ji-on has acknowledged the fact of drunk driving and apologized.
On the 17th, Yoon Ji-on announced on his Instagram, "On September 16, I was so drunk that I can't remember, and I committed the mistake of illegally riding a motorcycle that was parked on the street."
After admitting all charges, he is currently assessing the damage situation and stated, "I am truly sorry for the hurt and disappointment I have caused to many who have supported me due to my reckless behavior."
Yoon Ji-on said, "I will live my life with a sense of caution so that this does not happen again, and I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation that will take place in the future and accept the consequences."
He emphasized that "there is no room for any excuses" and reiterated his apology, saying, "I bow my head once again to apologize."
Due to being caught drunk driving, Yoon Ji-on will be leaving the ongoing filming of Channel A's new drama "A Baby Has Arrived." Filming began in July, and it is reported that Yoon Ji-on participated in filming until last week.
Yoon Ji-on debuted in 2013 through theater and has been active in dramas such as "You Are My Spring," "Mom's Friend's Son," and "It's Useless to Lie."
In particular, in 2019, he joined "Melody is My Nature" in place of Oh Seung-yoon, who was charged with aiding drunk driving.
Yoon Ji-on currently has no agency. His exclusive contract with Eumhae Hashtag expired in July, and this drunk driving incident occurred while he was looking for a new agency.
Below is the full statement from Yoon Ji-on.
Hello, this is Yoon Ji-on.
First of all, I feel heavy-hearted and sorry to bring you this unfortunate news.
On September 16, I was so drunk that I can't remember, and I committed the mistake of illegally riding a motorcycle that was parked on the street.
I have since admitted all charges and am currently assessing the damage situation.
I am truly sorry for the hurt and disappointment I have caused to many who have supported me due to my reckless behavior.
I will live my life with a sense of caution so that this does not happen again.
I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation that will take place in the future and accept the consequences.
There is no room for any excuses.
I bow my head once again to apologize.
I am sorry.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
