Fans Petition For Noh Hong Chul To Remain On 'Infinite Challenge' Despite Drunk Driving Scandal

Fans of Noh Hong Chul—famous to the world for his cameo in Psy's "Gangnam Style"—could be losing the comedian on both "Infinite Challenge" and "I Live Alone," but they won't suffer the loss without a fight.

On Friday, Noh Hong Chul was reportedly caught drinking and driving when he was asked to move his car due to the way it was parked. According to Koreaboo, he also refused to take a breathalyzer and instead requested to take a blood test.

"I want to sincerely apologize for causing all the viewers concern with the news of my drunk driving early this morning," read the 35-year-old's alleged letter of apology.

"Due to a wrong split-second decision, I showed a disappointing side to everyone who has cherished me until now and for that I feel very sorry."

"I'm deeply reflecting for not holding up myself in the right manner. Therefore, I have told the staff of the programs I appear in of my decision to withdraw. This is a decision I made so that I may not cause any further discomfort to all the viewers. I will hold a time of self-reflection and deeply re-think my actions over and over. I once again apologize to all the viewers."

However, some fans of Noh Hong Chul and "Infinite Challenge" are petitioning for the star to return to the series despite the incident.

According to TV Daily, this is in part due to previous incidents where he showed integrity and compassion, including a 2008 incident where the comedian was assaulted by a person with a mental disability and a 2013 car accident where he helped an injured motorcyclist.

Currently, the producers of "Infinite Challenge" are still reportedly debating whether to edit out pre-recorded footage of Noh Hong Chul or not.

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