Jeong Dong-won's Fandom Demands Accountability Over Reckless Driving Scandal

Following the controversy surrounding singer Jeong Dong-won's unlicensed driving, his fandom has issued an official statement emphasizing the gravity of the situation and urging the artist towards mature conduct.

In a statement released via their community platform on the 11th, the fandom declared, "This incident is a wrongdoing that cannot be justified for any reason, and we reaffirm the basic principles that must be upheld as members of society." While acknowledging Jeong Dong-won's impulsive decision during his minor years, the fandom stressed, "Blind support does not exempt legal responsibility," reinforcing their strict stance and demanding "prevention of recurrence and a mature attitude."

The fandom also voiced concerns about the rampant speculation and criticism spreading online post-incident. They requested restraint from hateful expressions, stating, "Distortion and slander can cause secondary damage," and questioned the leak of investigative details during the prosecution's inquiry, urging, "If unofficial information was provided, we call for a review of compliance with relevant regulations and prevention of recurrence."

Beyond mere criticism, the fandom proposed concrete actions for accountability. They urged Jeong Dong-won to complete expert traffic safety education and participate in related campaigns, while fans themselves pledged to "commit to observing traffic safety rules in daily life." The statement concluded with hopes that "Jeong Dong-won will regain trust through reflection and action, and we look forward to his response through music."

Jeong Dong-won, born in 2007, debuted as a trot singer with the song 'Bokakkoch' in 2018. He gained widespread recognition after appearing on TV Chosun's 'Mister Trot' in 2020. He is also currently serving as an ambassador for Hadong County.