Singer Kim Ho-joong, who was serving a sentence of two years and six months in prison for a drunk hit-and-run incident, was released on parole on the 30th and immediately shared a handwritten letter through his fan cafe, expressing his deep remorse.

In the handwritten letter released that day, Kim Ho-joong reflected on the time that had passed, saying, "Two years have flowed by before I could write here again." He then repeatedly apologized for his actions, stating, "I am once again desperately realizing how great my wrongs were."

Responsibility Takes Precedence Over Joy Upon Release

He emphasized that he considers his release not simply as a moment of joy but as a time when he feels the weight of his future responsibilities even more heavily. Rather than feeling relieved at regaining his freedom, he expressed his determination to faithfully serve the remainder of his sentence and take full responsibility for his mistakes until the end. He also vowed to look at himself objectively and live with a clear awareness of his current situation.

Toward the end of the letter, he repeatedly said, "I am sorry," conveying his sincere apologies, and stated that through this incident, he is relearning the meaning of responsibility. He also expressed both gratitude and sorrow to his fans, who waited for him for a long time.

2024 Drunk Hit-and-Run → 2 Years and 6 Months in Prison → Parole

In 2024, Kim Ho-joong was indicted on charges of leaving the scene after causing an accident while driving under the influence and instigating the escape of an offender, resulting in a confirmed prison sentence of two years and six months. After serving a substantial portion of his sentence, he passed the Ministry of Justice's parole review and was released on this day. The remainder of his sentence will be served under parole conditions, including probation.

[※ This article was written with the assistance of AI. It was composed based on the publicly released handwritten letter, announcements from relevant authorities, and verified facts.]