Korean Entertainer’s ‘Drug-Driving’ Report Sparks Discussion About Panic Disorder Meds
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Korean entertainer’s ‘drug-driving’ report sparks discussion about panic disorder meds
Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu has pushed back against media reports suggesting he was caught driving under the influence of drugs, expressing frustration over what he called a misleading portrayal. On Monday, broadcaster MBN reported that Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station was investigating Lee for violating traffic laws. According to the report, Lee mistakenly drove someone else’s car on Sunday afternoon after visiting an indoor golf range in Gangnam. The…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporters Kim Jun-tae and Choi Yun-seon = Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu (65) is being investigated by the police on charges of driving after taking drugs.
South Korean Actor and Top Comedian Lee Kyung Kyu Under Investigation for Possible Drugged Driving
One of Korea’s most famous comedians, Lee Kyung Kyu, is currently under police investigation for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. The situation has stirred public debate, especially since Lee strongly denies any wrongdoing. According to a report by MBN, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul booked Lee without detention on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act. On June 8, 2025, around 2:05 PM KST, Lee drove away from an indoor …
Popular TV Star Under Investigation For Driving Under The Influence
Lee Kyung Kyu has since clarified in an interview that he was showing reactions from his panic disorder medication. Read more. Lee Kyung Kyu, one of Korea’s longest-running and beloved comedians, is under police investigation for allegedly driving under the influence of “drugs.“ MBN reported in an exclusive that the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul…Continue reading on Koreaboo
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