Sang-A Lee on Controversy Over Driving Without Seatbelt: "I Do Not Want This to Be Reported"

Actor Lee Sang-ah. Photo by SBS Plus Variety Show 'Kim Sumi's Do You Eat Well?' Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Actress Lee Sang-ah has been embroiled in controversy over not wearing a seatbelt while driving.

On the 17th, Lee Sang-ah posted a video of herself driving on her Instagram, saying, "I'm excited. I can travel comfortably."

In the video, Lee Sang-ah did not wear a seatbelt, and despite the warning sound, she focused on driving without fastening it. When a netizen commented, "Please wear your seatbelt," Lee Sang-ah replied, "Just a quick drive around the neighborhood," sparking controversy.

After criticism arose over Lee Sang-ah not wearing a seatbelt, she suddenly deleted the video without any explanation and wrote on her profile, "I do not want my personal social network service (SNS) to be turned into news."

Meanwhile, Lee Sang-ah appeared in the Channel A drama "Touch," which ended last month.