Korean Actor Involved In A Tragic Car Accident Doesn’t Want The Attention On Him
The agency of an actor involved in a tragic accident expressed dissatisfaction with the attention being on the actor rather than the victims.
On the evening of October 18, a van driving on the road crashed into an excavator in front of it. In this accident, the husband of a couple in their 60s who drove the excavator died, and the wife was transferred to the hospital with serious injuries.
According to the police, actor Oh Jung Se was a passenger in the van.
Oh Jung Se and the 40-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the hospital. A police official clarified what state A was in and that they were confirming to check his driving speed.
The driver did not drive under the influence, and whether he was speeding at the time has not yet been confirmed. We plan to confirm the speed through speed analysis.
— A police official
On October 20, Oh Jung Se’s agency, PrainTPC, made a statement regarding the accident. First, they clarified what happened that day and expressed their shame for not fully grasping the severity of the accident at first.
Upon hearing the news of the company’s van getting into an accident on the 18th, the CEO and employees went to the scene. The driver of the vehicle in the accident was investigated by the police, and actor Oh Jung Se, who was a passenger, received examination and treatment at the hospital. We listened to the driver’s account and checked various aspects, including the camera at the time of the accident. Unfortunately, one person lost their life in this accident, and we are shameful that we didn’t fully grasp the severity of the incident and tried to take steps to have a quick and proper investigation. Now, the victim is considered more important than anything else.
— PrainTPC
PrainTPC continued, stating that the focus should not be on Oh Se Jung but the victim who lost his life.
The focus is on the actor who was the passenger in this accident, not on the memory of the deceased, and this is actually making it more difficult for the victim’s family. We believe that this is not a matter where the focus should be on the actor who was a passenger.
— PrainTPC
They also shared that they would take responsibility for their employee who was the driver and focus on comforting the victim and their family.
However, since the driver is our company employee, and it happened during work, we will faithfully take legal responsibility according to the degree of fault and, if necessary, go beyond that after the investigation results. The official position of the company will be conveyed after the investigation is completed. For now, it’s a time to pour our hearts and time into comforting the victims and their family, and we are doing so. The actor is also participating in this process.
— PrainTPC
The agency also revealed that there was wrong information about the accident being reported, which was hurting the victim’s family.
Currently, inaccurate information about the driver’s identity and the circumstances of the accident is being reported. Statement such as the excavator suddenly cutting in are not confirmed official statements or confirmed information. The family of the deceased victim is currently hurt by such statements and comments. We ask for your understanding that we are refraining from speaking until the investigation is completed and hope for your condolences to the deceased, who lost his life in an unfortunate accident.
— PrainTPC
Our deepest condolences to the victim and his family.
