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Baek Jin-hee reveals she quit drinking after valuables were stolen and she was overcharged for a taxi while drunk
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Baek Jin-hee reveals she quit drinking after valuables were stolen and she was overcharged for a taxi while drunk

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Baek Jin-hee shared a story about quitting drinking after a night of heavy intoxication led to her valuables being stolen and being overcharged for a taxi.
  • She recounted the incident with her close college friends during a trip.
  • The experience prompted her to decide to stop drinking alcohol.

Actress Baek Jin-hee has revealed the dramatic circumstances that led her to quit drinking. During a recent trip with her close college friends, documented on the 'Genie is Back' YouTube channel, Baek recounted a particularly harrowing night that convinced her to give up alcohol entirely.

The incident occurred during a trip to Chuncheon with her university friends. While reminiscing about their college days over a meal, Baek shared the story of a night where she became heavily intoxicated. In her drunken state, she found herself in a vulnerable situation where her valuables were stolen, and she was significantly overcharged for a taxi ride.

This unsettling experience, which involved losing personal belongings and being taken advantage of financially due to her state of intoxication, left a strong impression on Baek. The memory of being taken advantage of while vulnerable was enough to prompt a firm decision to cease drinking altogether. The story highlights the potential dangers and negative consequences that can arise from excessive alcohol consumption.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.