Jin Ye Sol was revealed to be the actress who got caught drunk driving.
On June 13, several media outlets reported that an actress was caught driving under the influence. Gangdong Police Station revealed that they were investigating an actress in her 30s. A witness reported the actress for suspected drunk driving.
The actress hit the guard rails twice on Olympic Boulevard in the Songpa and Gangdong Districts in Seoul last June 12. According to police, they found the actress asleep with the gear in drive mode.
Later today, Jin Ye Sol penned a handwritten letter and uploaded it on her personal Instagram page. The actress admitted that she is the actress on the news of drunk driving. She also apologized for her mistake.
Jin Ye Sol's agency DI Entertainment also released a statement and admitted to the actress' drunk driving incident and asked for an apology.
Here's the handwritten letter from Jin Ye Sol:
Here's the translation of her apology:
This is Jin Ye Sol.
First of all, I would like to sincerely apologize for relaying such bad news.
As a public figure, I should have been more careful and responsible for all of my actions.
I made a big mistake that I never should have done because of my complacency.
I would like to apologize once again to everyone who thinks of me highly.
From now on, I will reflect on myself and practice restraint.
I am so sorry and embarrassed.
Once again, I'm bowing my head with my sincere apology.
From Jin Ye Sol.
This year, Jin Ye Sol made her first appearance in the K-drama Strangers Again. She made a special appearance in the series. The actress is also set to star in the upcoming K-dramas Tomorrow's Peach and Unconditional, Desire.
There is no official decision yet on whether Jin Ye Sol will still join the upcoming K-dramas or she will step down from it following the DUI incident.