Lee Jun Young Recounts Hour-Long Pursuit of Suspected Drunk Driver

Lee Jun Young, the U-KISS member who has built a second career as an actor, has drawn attention after recounting a road incident in which he says he followed a suspected drunk driver for nearly an hour while coordinating with police.

The story surfaced through a teaser for tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, released on July 8. In the clip, Lee described noticing a vehicle moving in a way that made him suspect the driver was intoxicated. Rather than ignore it, he contacted authorities and continued tracking the car until police could take over.

According to the account shared in the teaser, Lee was on the phone with his agency CEO when the situation unfolded. He said he cut the call short after telling the CEO that he had something urgent to handle, then began following the vehicle. That small detail has become one of the reasons the story has spread: it presents the decision as sudden, instinctive, and made in real time.

A Split-Second Choice Becomes a Public Story

Lee’s description centered less on celebrity heroics than on the practical fear of what might happen if the vehicle continued unchecked. He said he reported the car to police, explained that the vehicle ahead appeared to be driven by someone intoxicated, and tried not to lose sight of it while waiting for officers to arrive.

The most striking part of his recollection was his explanation of the risk he was prepared to take. Lee said he followed the car with the thought that it would be better for the suspicious vehicle to hit his own car than to crash into another vehicle. It was a blunt way of describing the pressure of the moment, and it framed his actions as an attempt to prevent a larger accident.

Drunk driving remains a serious public safety issue in South Korea, and celebrity-related stories involving road incidents often receive strong attention. In this case, the focus is different: Lee was not discussing his own violation or scandal, but an episode in which he said he tried to help authorities intervene before someone was hurt.

Why The Account Resonated

Lee Jun Young’s career path also adds context to the reaction. After debuting in U-KISS, he steadily expanded into acting and variety appearances, building a public image that is not tied only to idol performance. A story like this reaches both K-pop fans who remember his group background and drama viewers who know him primarily as an actor.

The television setting matters as well. You Quiz on the Block often gives public figures space to tell personal stories in a conversational format, and teasers are designed to highlight memorable moments before the full episode airs. By previewing this incident, the program positioned Lee’s account as one of the emotional or surprising points of his appearance.

Still, the story also raises a practical reminder: civilians who witness dangerous driving are generally encouraged to prioritize their own safety, call police, and provide clear location information rather than escalating a pursuit. Lee’s version emphasizes that he contacted police first and kept them informed, but the situation he described was still risky.

For fans, the takeaway has largely been about judgment under pressure. The image of a performer interrupting an ordinary phone call to report a suspected drunk driver is simple, but it lands because it suggests a willingness to act when the safer personal choice might have been to keep driving.

As the full You Quiz on the Block appearance reaches viewers, Lee’s account is likely to continue circulating as part of a broader conversation about responsibility, road safety, and the way celebrity stories can bring everyday public issues back into focus.