Super Junior's Kangin pressed with DUI charges

Kangin had a DUI accident in 2009.

Super Junior's Kangin is under police investigation for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing a car accident. The 31-year-old singer, who was driving his Mercedes Benz collided into a street lamp at Gangnam street and fled right way after the incident.

The incident that occurred on 24 May came to light after a store owner in the vicinity contacted the police station. In the subsequent interviews with the witnesses, the police found out that the boy band member is responsible for the act, Allkpop reported.

Following the DUI reports, Kangin's management agency, S.M. Entertainment announced his temporary suspension over entertainment related activities. The statement read: "This is SM Entertainment.Kangin's DUI accident is true. He went to the police station this afternoon after being contacted and was investigated at the scheduled time."

They added: "Kangin is deeply reflecting after this incident. He'll be taking time to reflect and stopping all entertainment-related activities. Once again, we sincerely apologize for causing worry."

This not the first time that the Don't Cry singer has been pressed with the drink and drive charges. In 2009, the singer turned actor was slapped a fine of $8000 USD for DUI and hit and run case, when he crashed into a parked taxi.