Chef Im Sung Geun, a popular contestant on Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars 2, is facing intense public scrutiny after openly admitting to multiple past drunk driving offenses.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Sunday, Im said, “I made mistakes because I liked drinking. Over the span of about 10 years, I was caught driving under the influence three times.” He added, “The most recent case was about five or six years ago. My license was revoked, and I later earned it back.”
“Since then, I’ve gotten my act together,” he continued. “These days, even after just one drink, I call a driver.”
As criticism mounted, Im released a handwritten apology, writing, “Driving under the influence is wrong under any circumstances. I accepted the legal consequences and took time to reflect on myself.”
He explained that he chose to disclose his past because “receiving so much love recently while hiding this part of my history felt dishonest.”
Public reaction has been sharply divided. Some have condemned the confession, saying, “Drunk driving is a serious crime, and three times is not minor,” and “A voluntary confession does not erase responsibility.”
Others have taken a more forgiving view, commenting, “Owning up to it instead of hiding it matters,” and “If he has been punished and has not reoffended, it should count for something.”
The debate highlights a broader question: can transparency coexist with accountability? While Im’s admission does not absolve the seriousness of his actions, many agree that what matters now is how consistently he demonstrates responsibility moving forward.
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