section_path: Personal life/DUI incident aftermath
section_name: DUI incident aftermath
paragraph_text: DUI incident aftermath
  
  On May 19, 2022, Kim posted a hand-written apology to her Instagram account. She stated:
  
  First, I am sorry to inform you of the position after arranging the accident and damage situation. Yesterday May 18, 2022 around 8 am in Gangnam, I had an accident that damaged public property. I made a big mistake while drinking.
  
  I caused damage to so many people, including merchants, citizens, and those who restored it. I should have acted more carefully and responsibly, but I couldn't. I sincerely apologize.
  
  We are working out the damage caused by the accident together with the company. I will do my best to communicate and actively resolve the matter until the end. I am very sorry to my fellow actors and staff as well as the production team for disrupting the production of the work that was being filmed and prepared.
  
  Once again, I deeply apologize and apologize for causing concern. There is no excuse for this unfortunate incident. I am disappointed and very ashamed of the mistakes I have made.
  
  She continued to receive criticism after it was reported online that she had allegedly hosted her 22nd birthday party, two months after the incident, at a bar and asked invitees to bring alcohol. On November 4, 2022, it was reported all the money that Kim had accumulated during her career had been used to cover the costs incurred due to the accident and settlement expenses, and that she had taken a part-time job. Later, Gold Medalist confirmed that Kim had a part-time job because her financial situation was difficult but later quit.
  
  On March 8, 2023, the prosecutor of Seoul Central District Court asked for a fine of ₩ 20 million. Later, Kim appealed for leniency due to financial difficulties and requested a fine of ₩5 million from Mr. A, who was riding with her. Her previous agency, Gold Medalist, compensated businesses affected by the power outage resulting from her collision with the transformer, along with the actress. By the time of her death, she had a debt of more than ₩700 million won ($486,000) to her agency as a result of these settlements.
  
  On May 19, 2022, Kim posted a hand-written apology to her Instagram account. She stated:
  
  First, I am sorry to inform you of the position after arranging the accident and damage situation. Yesterday May 18, 2022 around 8 am in Gangnam, I had an accident that damaged public property. I made a big mistake while drinking.
  
  I caused damage to so many people, including merchants, citizens, and those who restored it. I should have acted more carefully and responsibly, but I couldn't. I sincerely apologize.
  
  We are working out the damage caused by the accident together with the company. I will do my best to communicate and actively resolve the matter until the end. I am very sorry to my fellow actors and staff as well as the production team for disrupting the production of the work that was being filmed and prepared.
  
  Once again, I deeply apologize and apologize for causing concern. There is no excuse for this unfortunate incident. I am disappointed and very ashamed of the mistakes I have made.
  
  She continued to receive criticism after it was reported online that she had allegedly hosted her 22nd birthday party, two months after the incident, at a bar and asked invitees to bring alcohol. On November 4, 2022, it was reported all the money that Kim had accumulated during her career had been used to cover the costs incurred due to the accident and settlement expenses, and that she had taken a part-time job. Later, Gold Medalist confirmed that Kim had a part-time job because her financial situation was difficult but later quit.
  
  On March 8, 2023, the prosecutor of Seoul Central District Court asked for a fine of ₩ 20 million. Later, Kim appealed for leniency due to financial difficulties and requested a fine of ₩5 million from Mr. A, who was riding with her. Her previous agency, Gold Medalist, compensated businesses affected by the power outage resulting from her collision with the transformer, along with the actress. By the time of her death, she had a debt of more than ₩700 million won ($486,000) to her agency as a result of these settlements.