Kim Jung Hoon lands drama role, returns after DUI incident in 2023

'' is an upcoming . According to recent reports, actor has been cast in the series, shocking many netizens. This is the actor's first role since his DUI case controversy.

Kim Jung Hoon returns after DUI incident

As per Allkpop, Kim Jung Hoon will be returning to the small screen with 'Scandal: Pandora's Secret'. This will be his first project since his DUI case in 2023. Since the incident, the idol had gone on a hiatus to reflect on his actions and repent. In December 2023, the actor caused a vehicular accident while he was drunk. He was later arrested and even refused to take the breathalyzer test as well. After a court hearing, he was fined 10 million KRW.

This is not the only time that the star has come under fire. In 2019, he was embroiled in a controversy involving his ex-girlfriend. He had been involved in a lawsuit regarding coerced abortion and monetary disputes at the time. In 2011, his driver’s license was temporarily suspended after another DUI incident.

About 'Scandal: Pandora's Secret'

The upcoming drama series, 'Scandal: Pandora's Secret' is being directed by none other than Kim Jung Soo. The premise of the drama will follow the lives of upper-class rich married couples who live in a posh high-rise area. It will explore the mystery and secrets surrounding these couples, as well as their plans of revenge and hate.

Kim Jung Hoon will be taking on the role of an outsider, a psychiatrist, who purchases a space in the complex and starts living there. After finding everyone around him acting weirdly, he starts secretly observing these couples to decode more of their lives before it is too late.

Alongside the star, Kang Se Jung, Shin Joo Ah, Kang Eun Tak, and many others have joined the cast. The filming is already underway.