Broadcaster MC Dingdong is being criticized for hosting Love Live! Commerce broadcasts within hours of the Drunk driving detection.
According to Yonhap News on the 18th, the Seoul Police Department charged MC Dingdong with violating the Road Traffic Act and obstructing the execution of official duties.
MC Dingdong was caught in Police near Haewolgok-dong, Seongbuk-gu, while driving at 9:30 pm on the 17th, but did not respond to the request for stop.
MC Dingdong, who fled the scene, was arrested about 4 hours later at 2 a.m. MC Dingdong's blood alcohol level was reportedly at the license cancellation level (0.08% or more).
MC Dingdong hosted a shopping mall's Love Live! commerce broadcast at around 11 am on the 18th immediately after the incident. After the discovery of Drunk driving, criticism was poured on him who performed live broadcasts without any apology or Self-restraint.
The netizens said, "Drunk driving is serious, but I was caught running away from Police cars," "Love Live in the meantime! Is it crazy to be broadcast? "," I still feel less sober, "and" I apologize and have to Self-restraint. "
MC Dingdong said on the afternoon of the 18th, "I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by bad news."
MC Dingdong said, "I drank alcohol near my house on the afternoon of the 17th, and while I was returning home to my house because I was worried about my house, I got the number of license cancellations." "I thought I should keep my broadcast promise for a few hours. Regardless of the reason, I am deeply repentant and reflecting on the fact that such an incident has occurred. I will faithfully investigate Police. "
MC Dingdong is a comedian from SBS 9th public bond comedian. He is actively working on MC in various showcases and production presentations including Dictionary MC of various broadcasting programs such as KBS 2TV 'Endless Masterpiece' and 'You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook'.
On the 18th, KBS said, "We decided to remove MC Dingdong from the DictionaryMC of 'Endless Masterpiece' and 'You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook'."
Meanwhile, Police will soon call MC Dingdong back to investigate the details.
Photo: DB, Love Live! Broadcast screen