Actor Lee Jae-ryong was involved in a hit-and-run incident following a drunk driving accident. As a result, videos from the YouTube channel 'Heartbreaking Hyung Shin Dong-yup,' featuring Lee Jae-ryong, were deleted. According to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station on March 7, Lee Jae-ryong is suspected of crashing his vehicle into the central divider near Samseong Jungang Station on Seoul Subway Line 9 around 2 a.m. that day and fleeing the scene. After the accident, he parked his car at his home and was caught by the police while on his way to a friend's house. At the time, his blood alcohol concentration was at the level warranting license suspension.

This is the third controversy involving Lee Jae-ryong related to drunk driving. He had his license revoked in 2003 due to drunk driving and was booked in 2019 for property damage after breaking a bowling alley entrance sign while heavily intoxicated. When news of Lee Jae-ryong's second drunk driving incident surfaced, attention focused on the recent 'Heartbreaking Hyung' show he appeared in.

On February 23, the 'Heartbreaking Hyung' channel featured Lee Jae-ryong, Yoon Da-hoon, Sung Ji-ru, and Ahn Jae-wook, longtime acquaintances of Shin Dong-yup. In the video, Lee Jae-ryong brought alcohol himself, showing his heavy drinking side. Ahn Jae-wook asked, "Isn't it time for you to cut back on drinking, not tequila anymore?" Lee Jae-ryong replied, "But I'm still okay for now." Ahn Jae-wook praised Lee Jae-ryong's drinking capacity, saying, "Among the actors I know, he drinks the best." Other participants added, "It's rare to see Jae-ryong drunk," and Lee Jae-ryong responded, "It must have been tough." The cast shared equal amounts of alcohol and continued their conversation.

Following the news of Lee Jae-ryong's drunk driving, netizens criticized the video. Many felt it was inappropriate to consume alcohol-related content humorously given his two prior alcohol-related incidents. Coincidentally, Ahn Jae-wook also has a history of drunk driving twice, in 2003 and 2019. Ultimately, 'Heartbreaking Hyung' deleted the video around 7 p.m. on March 7.

This incident has reignited social controversy over Lee Jae-ryong's drunk driving problem. Drunk driving is a violation of the Road Traffic Act and is widely condemned by society. Given Lee Jae-ryong's previous punishments for drunk driving, this case has drawn even harsher criticism.

Despite continuing his broadcasting activities after past drunk driving incidents, this event may negatively impact Lee Jae-ryong's future career. Netizens have strongly criticized his behavior, and calls for increased social awareness to eradicate drunk driving are growing louder.

Lee Jae-ryong's drunk driving case is recognized not merely as a personal issue but as a serious matter affecting society as a whole. Drunk driving endangers lives and safety, prompting demands for strict punishment and prevention. Lee Jae-ryong should take this incident as an opportunity to reflect on his actions and move toward making a positive impact on society.