K-Pop Group BTS member, Jungkook (22, real name Jeon Jeong-guk), apologized to the victims and fans amid police investigations on his car's crash with a taxi.
On November 4th, Jungkook was driving a car himself on a street in Hannam-dong, Seoul, and hit a taxi due to his mistake according to the reports from the police and BTS agency Big Hit Entertainment. Fortunately, both Jungkook and the victim did not sustain serious injuries.
According to police officials, the accident has not been finalized as the medical results of the taxi driver has not been issued yet. The singer will be investigated once a medical proof is received or the driver's injury is confirmed.
A police official said, "The date of the summons for him is undecided," and "The singer was sober based on the alcohol level test."
In response to the accident, BTS agency Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit) announced, "We cannot reveal the details because the police have not finished the investigation. But last week, Jungkook was driving his car and crashed into a vehicle because of his mistake."
Big Hit stated, "There was no serious injury to both the victim and Jungkook." "Jungkook admitted that he violated the traffic law after the accident and proceeded according to the due process. The police questioning was completed and the agreement was reached with the victim." The company added, "We apologize once again to the victims and for the heartfelt concern from the fans."
This incident will not affect BTS' upcoming schedule. The staff from Big Hit told News1 that "the schedule will not be interfered with the accident." The boy band that Jungkook belongs has recently completed a world tour and is expected to have a fan meeting in Japan on November 23rd and 24th.
