Kim Ho-joong, who was sentenced to prison for drunk driving Hit-and-run charges, is released early on Parole.

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Singer Kim Ho-joong, who was imprisoned on charges of drunk driving and hit-and-run, has been released early through parole after serving approximately 80% of his sentence. Kim Ho-joong will be released from Somang Prison in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, on the morning of the 30th and is scheduled to undergo probation for the remainder of his term.Kim Ho-joong was arrested and indicted in May 2024 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a collision with a taxi in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, fleeing the scene, and instructing his manager to falsely confess. He was subsequently sentenced to two years and six months in prison during the appeal trial.Kim Ho-joongs original scheduled release date was November 24, but he will be released back into society five months earlier than planned following approval by the Ministry of Justices Parole Review Committee. Officials from his agency, Think Entertainment, who participated in covering up the incident, have also previously received prison sentences and suspended sentences, respectively.Kim Ho-joong hinted at a comeback by expressing his determination to sing again through his fan cafe. Fans have also expressed their respect for his decision and stated that they will prepare for his return, drawing attention to his future moves.

Singer Kim Ho-joong, who was imprisoned on charges of drunk driving and Hit-and-run, has been released early through Parole after serving approximately 80% of his sentence. Kim Ho-joong will be released from Somang Prison in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, on the morning of the 30th and is scheduled to undergo probation for the remainder of his term.

Kim Ho-joong was arrested and indicted in May 2024 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a collision with a taxi in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, fleeing the scene, and instructing his manager to falsely confess. He was subsequently sentenced to two years and six months in prison during the appeal trial.

Kim Ho-joong's original scheduled release date was November 24, but he will be released back into society five months earlier than planned following approval by the Ministry of Justice's Parole Review Committee. Officials from his agency, Think Entertainment, who participated in covering up the incident, have also previously received prison sentences and suspended sentences, respectively.

Kim Ho-joong hinted at a comeback by expressing his determination to sing again through his fan cafe. Fans have also expressed their respect for his decision and stated that they will prepare for his return, drawing attention to his future moves.

Kim Ho-joong Released Early on Parole

Singer Kim Ho-joong has been released from prison five months ahead of his original November 24th expiration date after serving approximately 80% of his sentence. He was previously sentenced to two and a half years for charges including dangerous driving resulting in injury following a 2024 hit-and-run incident.

Post-Release Intentions

Despite his conviction for the hit-and-run and subsequent cover-up attempts involving his agency staff, Kim Ho-joong has publicly expressed his intention to return to his music career. He will remain under probation for the remainder of his original sentence following his early release.