‘Lost’ star Kim apologies for DUI arrest

‘I can only ask that you accept my heartfelt apologies,’ says Kim

Chad Buchanan / Getty Images	Daniel Day Kim apologied for his drunk driving arrest. “It saddens me to know that I jeopardized the welfare of the kind people of Hawaii, a community that I love and call my home,” his statement said.

Celebrity video

Powerful women in Hollywood
Dec. 7: Eva Longoria Parker, Hilary Swank, Halle Berry and many others hit the red carpet at the Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 breakfast.

Can Tiger Woods be tamed?

Will more women emerge in Tiger Woods scandal?

Director on Ledger's last role

Actor lends helping hand in toy drive

Polanski under house arrest

Slideshow

Best and worst celebrity fashions of 2009
From glamorous gowns to stylish suits to complete fashion failures, a look at the year so far.

more photos

updated 7:04 p.m. ET Oct. 26, 2007

HONOLULU - Daniel Dae Kim, one of the stars on ABC’s “Lost,” has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.

Kim said he was deeply ashamed and embarrassed and will fully cooperate with police, in a statement issued Friday by his publicist, Cindy Guagenti.

“It saddens me to know that I jeopardized the welfare of the kind people of Hawaii, a community that I love and call my home,” the statement said.

Story continues below ↓

advertisement | your ad here

Honolulu Police arrested Kim early Thursday after an officer spotted him driving erratically at about 2:30 a.m. He was booked at the downtown police station and released after posting bail.

Slideshow
Celebrity sightings
Halle Berry is on "Fire," Nip/Tuck" docs get sweet, Jane Fonda hypnotizes and more.
more photos
He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.168, twice the legal limit.

Kim, 39, is set to appear in Oahu District Court on Nov. 23.

“To my friends, family, colleagues and fans, thank you for your kind words of support.” Kim said. “To those I have disappointed I can only ask that you accept my heartfelt apologies. I am truly, truly sorry.”