Former lovers Seo Min-jae (now Seo Eun-woo) and Nam Tae-hyun, who faced public backlash due to a drug controversy, are in the news again for not-so-great reasons.
Recently, Seo Min-jae confessed to an unexpected pregnancy on social media and sparked a scandal by posting that "my boyfriend has gone missing." She continued with shocking revelations, saying, "There’s a baby in my belly and my boyfriend has disappeared," adding that "all of that person's acquaintances know about it" and exposing personal information such as ultrasound images, her boyfriend's face, name, and school. She also included messages exchanged with her boyfriend.
Although Seo Min-jae did not mention her boyfriend's real name and the posts were soon deleted, some reacted coldly, noting the unilateral exposure of someone else's personal information.
On the 4th, she also mentioned on her personal social media, "I received a contact saying (my boyfriend) will sue me for stalking. Please help me," and repeated references to her boyfriend and his family, stating, "I got him pregnant, OOO," and added, "I received a contact saying he would sue me for stalking. He said he would seek criminal penalties. I have no money and can't afford to hire a lawyer. All I want is to talk about how to help raise the baby after giving birth."
In the past, Seo Min-jae caused a stir after publicly dating singer Nam Tae-hyun, who is from the group South Club, and subsequently admitting to drug use. Her confession that "we used methamphetamine together" and a handwritten letter shocked the public, and the connection between a celebrity's personal life and drug-related crime spread like wildfire.
Currently, one year later, Seo Min-jae, who carries the 'drug label,' continues to attract issues due to personal life problems, and Nam Tae-hyun's return to the stage has been canceled. The aftereffects are ongoing.
Nam Tae-hyun had dreamt of resuming his activities with a performance scheduled for the end of this month at 'K-Pop Week in Hongdae.' It started on the 11th of last month and will continue until May 11. The comedian Yoon Hyung-bin, who is overseeing the event, explained at a recent press conference, "When I searched for Nam Tae-hyun, I found that he has been doing a lot of good deeds recently and the online public opinion has been quite positive," adding that "he wants to reflect on the past and hopes this opportunity will help him return to the stage."
However, the public's reaction was somewhat different. The news that Nam Tae-hyun, who received a suspended indictment for drug offenses, would stand before the public again was still met with discomfort, and ultimately, the scheduled performance was canceled. In response, the organizers of 'K-Pop Week in Hongdae' stated to OSEN, "It is true that Nam Tae-hyun's performance scheduled for the 6th has been canceled. We are currently processing refunds."
Nam Tae-hyun is a singer from a famous idol group, while Seo Min-jae gained attention for showcasing her impressive resume on 'Heart Signal 3.' After graduating from a prestigious university, she announced that she would work as the first female maintenance engineer in a major company's public recruitment, drawing much interest. However, as this led to the serious crime of drug use, the two are remembered as 'accomplices' instead of a couple, and are once again in the news for their respective issues.
Amid the controversy surrounding Seo Min-jae and her pregnancy and boyfriend issues, the cancellation of Nam Tae-hyun's return performance around the same time has once again linked their names together. Their seemingly stagnant situation evokes feelings of regret and bitterness.
Meanwhile, Nam Tae-hyun and Seo Min-jae received suspended prison sentences for drug use charges. Nam Tae-hyun was sentenced to 1 year in prison with a 2-year suspension, while Seo Min-jae was sentenced to 10 months in prison with a 2-year suspension. The court fortunately spared them from actual imprisonment, considering their commitment to sobriety.
[Photo] OSEN DB, Seo Min-jae SNS
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