Lee Jun-young explains why he chased a drunk driver: 'I was scared enough to consider going home' | Dong-A Ilbo (KR)

Actor Lee Jun-young detailed the tense situation where he pursued a drunk driving vehicle for nearly an hour, aiding police in the driver's apprehension. Appearing on tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," Lee shared that he initially planned only to report the car and go home.

However, after police asked him to continue following the vehicle, he decided to keep pace to prevent potential accidents. "I thought it was better to crash my car than to have it collide with another vehicle," Lee recalled, emphasizing his decision to prioritize citizens' safety despite the danger.

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I thought it was better to crash my car than to have it collide with another vehicle.

Lee also revealed a behind-the-scenes moment during the chase, where he spoke with his agency's CEO. "I told my representative, 'Hyung, I have something urgent to do for a moment,'" he said before hanging up to continue the pursuit, drawing laughter from the show's hosts.

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Hyung, I have something urgent to do for a moment.

Despite being offered a police commendation and reward for his actions, Lee politely declined. "There are many citizens who act bravely in unseen ways," he stated. He candidly admitted, "Honestly, I was so scared during the chase that I thought about going home mid-way."

During the broadcast, Lee also discussed his complex feelings about his upcoming military enlistment on July 21. He described feeling like he was on a "roller coaster," experiencing emotional surges even during filming. He reflected on how even adults he once judged have completed their service, leading him to think, "What's so impossible for me?" while grappling with mixed emotions.

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There are many citizens who act bravely in unseen ways. Honestly, I was so scared during the chase that I thought about going home mid-way.