On February 16, actress Kim Sae-Sign was found dead in her residence. After his tragic death, the driving accident behind the drunk is revealed on May 18, 2022.
On May 18, 2022, when she was involved in a drunk driving accident. He crashed into a transformer and a tree while led to Cheongdam-Dong, Gangnam, Seoul, before trying to escape from the scene.
Kim Sae-Sign immediately admitted his guilt and bent his head into the apologies. The day after the accident, on May 19, he published a letter of excruitment by hand on Instagram, stating, “I made a big mistake while under the influence of alcohol. I should have acted with more caution and responsibility, but I couldn’t do it. “ He continued, “I am working with my company to face the damage caused by the accident and I will do my best to communicate and resolve the situation until the end.”
He kept his words and made efforts to take responsibility for his actions, personally apologizing and compensating for all 57 companies affected by the current interruption caused by his drunk driving accident. A shop owner said “The Kookmin Ilbo”, “I was shocked when Kim Sae-Sore came to apologize personally.”
Following the accident, he stopped his entertainment career and faced financial struggles due to penalty fees and compensation payments. During his trial, he said his lawyer, “Kim Sae-Sign was the only head of the family for his family … After paying compensation, he is now struggling financially.”
However, when he published the photos of herself who worked in a cafeteria, the public feeling remained cold, on charges of search for sympathy. The franchise later clarified that it was not officially employed.
To his condemnation, he clarified, “I never said that I was struggling financially, but I am really working part-time and the penalties of the advertising are substantial”. He added, “The drunk guide was my fault … but there are so many false relationships that I’m afraid to explain to me.”
It was fined for 20 million KRW (about 15,000 USD) and, according to reports, continued to work in a coffee under an alias until its identity was exposed, leading to its dismissal.
Despite the setbacks, he attempted a return in April 2023 but retired due to a public backlash, later by publishing, “I’m fighting. Can you stop everyone now? “
He completed the filming of “Guitar Man” in November 2023 but never had the opportunity to return correctly.
