Kim Sae Ron's Agency Responds Following the Release of Test Results Relating to DUI

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Kim Sae Ron's agency released a statement following the result of blood alcohol level test amid the actress' DUI (driving under the influence) incident.

Two weeks after the car accident, the authorities confirmed that the "The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim" star was intoxicated at the time that she was driving her SUV.

Here's What the Agency Had to Say on Kim Sae Ron's Possible Driver's License Revocation

According to a local outlet, Gold Medalist, the label that manages the actress, again expressed an apology due to the inconvenience brought by accident.

Kim Sae Ron's agency tells Dong-a.com, "First of all, we apologize for causing concern with an unfortunate incident related to Kim Sae Ron."

As for the blood test, Kim Sae Ron's agency shared that they have not yet received the result but noted that they would fully cooperate with the investigation.

"We have not received it from the police. We will faithfully receive the investigation schedule based on the test results," the agency said.

Based on the test, her result showed that her blood alcohol concentration was more than 0.08 percent which means that Kim Sae Ron's driver's license is subject to revocation.

As obtained by a media outlet, TV Chosun reports that the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul has been notified regarding the result from the National Institute of Forensic Sciences.

It says that the alcohol level found in her blood was high enough for her license to be revoked.

READ MORE: Kim Sae Ron's Driver License to be Revoked Following DUI Incident

In addition, the authorities will have further investigation relating to her case.

The 21-year-old star was accused of DUI after ramming her SUV on public property in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on May 18.

The incident caused major inconvenience after Kim Sae Ron's car hit a street tree and electrical transformer box, affecting the power supply around the area.

Reports also state that the actress tried to flee from the scene but was only caught by the authorities.

The former child star refused a breathalyzer calibration test during the initial investigation and requested a blood test instead.

Kim Sae Ron Drops Out from SBS' 'Trolley' and Netflix' Bloodhounds'

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At the height of the controversy, Kim Sae Ron withdrew from her two upcoming K-dramas.

The 21-year-old actress dropped out from the mystery melodrama "Trolley," which stars Kim Hyun Joo, Park Hee Joon, and more.

In addition, Kim Sae Ron will no longer appear in Netflix's "Bloodhounds," also known as "Hunting Dogs."

The upcoming K-drama is Woo Do Hwan's comeback series after his military discharge.

Aside from the "Save Me" actor, Kim Sae Ron is supposed to headline the series together with Lee Sang Yi, Park Sung Woong, and "Escape from Mogadishu" star Heo Joon Ho.

Kim Sae Ron Pens Handwritten Apology

The actress also expressed deep regret due to the incident.

A handwritten apology letter was posted on Kim Sae Ron's Instagram, saying that she "made a big mistake in a drunken state at the time."

The actress also "sincerely apologizes" for causing inconvenience not only to the neighborhood but also to the team behind her upcoming projects.

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Written by Geca Wills

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