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Actress Jin Seo-yeon demands apology after 'door ding' incident, claims driver denied fault
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Actress Jin Seo-yeon demands apology after 'door ding' incident, claims driver denied fault

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Jin Seo-yeon reported a "door ding" incident where her car was hit by another vehicle's door.
  • She claims the other driver initially denied responsibility despite her car having multiple cameras.
  • Jin Seo-yeon stated she would not have pursued the matter if the damage was minor and easily repairable.

South Korean actress Jin Seo-yeon recounted an incident where her parked car sustained damage from another vehicle's door, an event she described as a "door ding." The actress took to social media to share her experience, detailing how she requested an apology from the driver responsible.

I was sitting inside my car when the truck next to me opened its door and hit my car's rear bumper.

โ€” Jin Seo-yeonDescribing the moment of the incident on her social media.

According to Jin Seo-yeon, she was inside her stationary vehicle when the adjacent truck's door struck her car's rear bumper. She reported feeling a noticeable jolt. When she approached the truck driver, he initially denied causing any damage, even suggesting she call the police. Jin Seo-yeon stated the driver insisted the impact point was not where his door had opened.

He insisted it wasn't his door ding.

โ€” Jin Seo-yeonRecounting the other driver's initial denial of responsibility.

Jin Seo-yeon emphasized that she would have overlooked the incident if the damage had been minor and easily fixable. However, she noted that the impact left a noticeable mark on her new car. She further highlighted that her vehicle is equipped with six cameras, which captured the moment of impact. Despite the clear video evidence, the other driver continued to deny responsibility.

I would not have made an issue of it if it was a scratch that could be buffed out.

โ€” Jin Seo-yeonExplaining her threshold for pursuing the matter.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.