Singer Kim Ho-joong, who was serving a prison sentence on charges of hit-and-run while under the influence of alcohol, is being released on Parole today.

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Singer Kim Ho-joong, who was serving a 2-year, 6-month prison sentence for hit-and-run while driving under the influence, is set to be released on parole this morning (the 30th). Kim Ho-joong is returning to society about five months before the end of his sentence, having been recognized for his exemplary conduct while incarcerated.Kim Ho-joong was arrested and indicted in May 2024 on charges of driving under the influence in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where he collided with a taxi and fled the scene. Although he was not charged with drunk driving because he reported to the police 17 hours after the incident, he was found guilty of hit-and-run resulting in injury and dangerous driving resulting in injury, and was sentenced to prison.Kim Ho-joong, whose sentence of two years and six months in prison was finalized during the trial, has been serving his time at Somang Prison. He recently passed the review by the Ministry of Justices Parole Review Committee and will be released earlier than scheduled.Ahead of his release, Kim Ho-joong posted a handwritten letter on his fan cafe expressing remorse for his mistakes and his determination to return to singing. As he is currently on parole, Kim Ho-joong will be subject to probation and must obtain permission from the authorities before moving to a new residence or leaving the country.

Singer Kim Ho-joong, who was serving a 2-year, 6-month prison sentence for hit-and-run while driving under the influence, is set to be released on Parole this morning (the 30th). Kim Ho-joong is returning to society about five months before the end of his sentence, having been recognized for his exemplary conduct while incarcerated.

Kim Ho-joong was arrested and indicted in May 2024 on charges of driving under the influence in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, where he collided with a taxi and fled the scene. Although he was not charged with drunk driving because he reported to the police 17 hours after the incident, he was found guilty of hit-and-run resulting in injury and dangerous driving resulting in injury, and was sentenced to prison.

Kim Ho-joong, whose sentence of two years and six months in prison was finalized during the trial, has been serving his time at Somang Prison. He recently passed the review by the Ministry of Justice’s Parole Review Committee and will be released earlier than scheduled.

Ahead of his release, Kim Ho-joong posted a handwritten letter on his fan cafe expressing remorse for his mistakes and his determination to return to singing. As he is currently on Parole, Kim Ho-joong will be subject to probation and must obtain permission from the authorities before moving to a new residence or leaving the country.

Kim Ho-joong Released on Parole

Singer Kim Ho-joong has been released from the Somang Correctional Institution after serving a portion of his two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for a 2024 hit-and-run incident. Although his original release date was set for November 2026, he was granted parole following a review of his conduct during incarceration.

Post-Release Supervision

Following his release, Kim Ho-joong remains under the status of a probation subject. Under these terms, he is required to obtain official authorization for any changes in residence or international travel throughout the remainder of his parole period.