"On the day I visited the hospital for cold symptoms… the drug driving allegations are untrue"

Comedian Lee Kyung-kyu stated regarding reports that he was investigated by the police for driving under the influence of drugs, "It was just a reaction to medication for panic disorder," adding, "I have already completed the police investigation and returned home."

On the 9th, Cultural Daily reported that Lee stated, "On the 8th, I went to the hospital due to symptoms of a cold," and clarified that "the claim about visiting an indoor golf practice range is not true."

According to the report, Lee explained, "A line appeared in the urine test, and it was due to the panic disorder medication I usually take. I always carry my prescription with me and showed it to the police, and then I went home right after."

He expressed strong regret about the report, saying, "To describe someone who is ill as driving under the influence of drugs is excessive."

"I mistakenly drove another person’s vehicle… and returned it immediately"

Lee acknowledged that he drove another person’s car at the time but emphasized that there was no intent to deceive.

He explained, "The vehicles were of the same color in the parking lot, and I mistakenly took the wrong keys," adding, "I realized my bag was missing and immediately returned the vehicle."

He continued, "After I returned the car, the situation was over. While I was returning the car, the original owner realized their car was missing and reported it stolen."

"I was just taking prescribed medication… the police found no charges"

Earlier, MBN reported that on the 8th, Lee Kyung-kyu drove away from an indoor golf practice range in Gangnam, Seoul, and tested positive for drugs during a police investigation.

According to the report, Lee received a luxury car identical to his own due to a mistake by a parking attendant and then drove it to his company. Subsequently, the vehicle’s owner filed a theft report.

The police conducted a breathalyzer test and a rapid drug test on Lee. The breathalyzer result was negative, but the drug test confirmed a positive result.

In response, Lee strongly denied the allegations, stating, "All of it was medication prescribed by a doctor." He emphasized, "The related investigation is all over, and I hope there are no misunderstandings."

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