Super Junior’s Leeteuk is putting his newly purchased Porsche Taycan GTS up for sale just two weeks after taking delivery, following a rear-end collision. He revealed the accident and his decision to sell the car on May 30, 2026, citing a string of bad luck.
Key Facts
- Leeteuk purchased a Porsche Taycan GTS after his Porsche ambassadorship ended, drove it about 800 km, and was rear-ended on a highway. The specific date and location were not disclosed.
- The impact caused severe neck and back pain. Leeteuk said on Instagram, “It felt like being hit all over with a hammer.” Repair costs came to nearly 14 million won (~$10,800 USD).
- The car had only been in his possession for two weeks. He had just finished PPF (urethane film) work and a photoshoot, and the seat plastic had not yet been removed.
- Leeteuk said the order was wrong and took a long time; as soon as the car arrived, his dog Kkungi got sick, then the accident happened. He plans to repair the car and sell it immediately, even at a large loss.
- He is currently receiving physical therapy every day and handling all accident procedures and communications without his agency’s involvement.
- The Porsche Taycan GTS has an official domestic starting price of 179.9 million won (
$138,400 USD); with options it exceeds 200 million won ($153,800 USD).
- Leeteuk is juggling preparation for a new album and tour, broadcast recordings, and caring for his pet dog Kkungi, who was earlier diagnosed with heart disease and pulmonary edema.
Key Quote
“The car took a long time to come because of a wrong order, and as soon as it arrived, Kkungi got sick and then this accident happened. It makes me think this car doesn’t suit me. Even if the loss is very large, I plan to repair it and then immediately sell it.”
— Leeteuk
Next
- Leeteuk said he will finish handling the accident matter “vigorously” while continuing his preparations for a new album and tour, as well as broadcast recordings and caring for his dog.
- He urged fans to “always be healthy and always be careful with your cars.”