Hallyu superstar Lee Jung Jae is at the peak of his career, but as he continues to gain recognition abroad, the actor's dark past circulates online. Keep reading the article to know more details.
After winning numerous awards from prestigious ceremonies in Korea and abroad, it's no surprise Lee Jung Jae is one of the most influential South Korean stars all across the globe. Recently, he is confirmed to join the lead cast of the "Star Wars" series.
Also, the actor, along with "Squid Game" co-star Jung Ho Yeon, will be presenters at the coming Emmys 2022.
However, with his back-to-back achievements, Lee Jung Jae's dark past re-appeared on various online portals.
Lee Jung Jae Embroiled in Drunk Driving Controversy Twice
On September 8, an outlet revealed the dark past of "Squid Game" actor Lee Jung Jae. According to the news, the award-winning actor was arrested for drunk driving at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul and suspiciously didn't get any charges even though he caused a car accident.
Based on the police's statement, Lee Jung Jae was driving his BMW car with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.222% in Nohyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu Seoul, around 2 in the morning.
In addition, Lee's car collided with a 23-year-old female office worker. At that time, the "Hunt" star was inside the car with a fellow actor.
When the police asked, Lee Jung Jae denied the allegations and explained that he didn't drive the car and his manager was the one who was driving.
But that was not the first time Lee Jung Jae was involved in a drunk driving controversy. A screenshot from a published article in August 2002 was posted online. The news reported about Lee Jung Jae's other DUI issue.
Based on the police's released statement, the South Korean star was driving home with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.054% at past 12 in the morning. He was caught by the police in front of Cheongdam Elementary School in Gangnam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The male star was driving the same BMW.
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According to Lee Jung Jae's statement, he drank three bottles of beer with his friends somewhere near Apgujeong-dong.
Lee Jung Jae Charged With Assault
Apart from the drunk driving controversy, the "Delayed Justice" actor was also charged with assault. Based on the screenshot article published in January 2000, Lee Jung Jae was reported to the Busan Haeundae Police Station for injuring a 22-year-old woman inside her car in front of a nightclub at around 3:00 a.m. on September 26, 1999.
It has been said that the actor dragged and kicked the woman with his foot, injuring her for two weeks.
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Meanwhile, Lee Jung Jae's agency has not released any statement yet regarding these past reports resurfacing on various portals.
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