The next day, SongŌĆÖs legal representative released an official statement. In it, they admitted and apologized for the DUI charge. ŌĆ£The designated driver said that SongŌĆÖs vehicle looks unfamiliar, and he doesnŌĆÖt know how to operate it. So Song made a big mistake of getting behind the wheels under the influence,ŌĆØ they wrote. ŌĆ£Song deeply regrets this, and he is determined never to drink and drive again.ŌĆØ However, they strongly denied the hit and run and confinement allegations. According to the statement, Song slightly bumped into the car parked next as he started his car. But having been under the influence, Song just told the valets his insurance information and left. The legal firm added, ŌĆ£Since the collision occurred in a parking lot and there were no casualties, it canŌĆÖt be considered a hit and run.ŌĆØ They also denied confining a woman who was sitting in the passenger seat. According to their explanation, Song only wanted to drop off her near the main street for her to ride a bus or taxi safely. The woman is SongŌĆÖs acquaintance, and the two of them met for dinner to talk about business. ┬Ā Source (1)
