Two members of Kpop band iKON have reportedly suffered injuries from a car accident on Monday, July 13, after their driver had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol.
According to the Kyungnam Citizens’ Newspaper, the van which carried members Jinhwan and Junhoe had “skidded on the wet highway and hit a retaining wall.” They had been traveling from Sacheon to Namhae.
Jinhwan and Junhoe are currently resting in their dorm after receiving medical treatment.
Read the full official statement released by YG Entertainment regarding the incident below:
We’ve confirmed that a vehicle with some members of iKON inside was in an accident on July 13 on Route 3 heading from Sacheon to Namhae.
The injuries sustained by the driver “A” as well as the members [of iKON] were minor according to doctors, and after receiving emergency treatment, they are currently resting at their dorm.
Our agency feels deep concern and heavy responsibility regarding the accident, which arose despite strict internal regulations about driving under the influence. We will be carrying out a thorough internal investigation and taking appropriately severe measures, and the driver “A” will be faithfully cooperating with police investigations.
We sincerely apologize.
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