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Trot singer Kim Ho-joong walked free Tuesday after being granted parole, ending his prison term about five months earlier than originally scheduled for his drunk hit-and-run conviction. The singer was greeted by devoted fans outside prison, highlighting the unwavering support he continues to receive despite widespread public criticism over the case.
Kim was released Tuesday morning from Somang Correctional Institution in Yeoju after passing a parole review by the Ministry of Justice earlier this month. His original release date had been set for November.
Dressed in a black suit and wearing a face mask, Kim left the prison without making any public remarks before getting into a waiting white vehicle.
Fans of singer Kim Ho-joong welcome him outside Somang Correctional Institution in Yeoju on Tuesday after his release on parole. Xportsnews
