Hanoi [Vietnam], July 23: Actor Pyo Ji Hoon from the drama 'Teach You a Lesson' has been confirmed to have been involved in a traffic accident while traveling on Jeju Island, South Korea.
Pyo Ji Hoon is becoming the focus of South Korean media attention after news broke that he was involved in a traffic accident while on vacation in Jeju Island.
According to OSEN , the actor went to Jeju to rest before returning to his filming schedule and artistic activities. The news comes at a time when Pyo Ji Hoon is receiving much attention thanks to his new acting projects, causing many viewers to worry about his health.
On July 22nd, Artist Company, Pyo Ji Hoon's management company, announced that the actor was involved in an accident on the evening of July 19th in Hallim-eup, Jeju Island. Pyo Ji Hoon was walking when he was struck by a vehicle and taken to the hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident. Initial police investigations indicate that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol and did not violate any traffic signals at the time of the accident.
Born in 1993, Pyo Ji Hoon debuted as a member of the boy group Block B before expanding his career into acting. He has appeared in dramas such as Hotel del Luna, Mouse, Good Partner, and many popular entertainment programs on tvN. In recent years, he has been considered one of the most successful transitions into acting thanks to his approachable image and natural acting style.
In Vietnam, the actor gained more attention from audiences after appearing in the Netflix series Teach You a Lesson . While not the central character, he is part of the main cast. He plays Bong Geun Dae, the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Educational Rights Protection, a technology expert who assists the investigation team in handling school-related incidents. This character is considered a new highlight of the Netflix adaptation thanks to his humorous and intelligent portrayal, and his notable interactions with the main characters. Pyo Ji Hoon's health condition after hospitalization.
The management company, Artist Company, confirmed that the actor was injured, but tests showed the injuries were not too serious. A company representative said he is currently being monitored and his recovery is the priority in the coming days.
What has drawn public attention is that the production team has not yet changed Pyo Ji Hoon's filming schedule for next week. According to Korean media, filming is still scheduled to proceed as planned, indicating that the actor's condition is considered mild and has not significantly affected his ability to work.
After the news broke, many fans left comments expressing their concern and wishing him a speedy and full recovery.
The case of Pyo Ji Hoon also attracted attention because Jeju is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea during the summer. The surge in tourists during peak season means that traffic safety in tourist areas continues to be a focus of public attention, especially after incidents involving pedestrians at crowded tourist spots.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
