Nam Tae-hyun and Seo Min-jae were first brought up by netizens through SNS posts in 2022. This happened because Seo Min-jae posted about Nam Tae-hyun's drug use.

Afterward, Seo Min-jae explained, "There was a quarrel due to mistakes between lovers. At that time, I lost my reason to the extent that I cannot accurately remember because I took a larger amount of psychiatric medication due to stress," but the police investigation resulted in a positive test for methamphetamine, and they were indicted for drug use together with Nam Tae-hyun.

The two promised to focus on rehabilitation and take the lead in drug prevention during the trial, pleading for leniency. As a result, the court sentenced Nam Tae-hyun to one year in prison with a two-year suspension, while Seo Min-jae received ten months in prison with a two-year suspension.

The two, who were sentenced to a suspended prison term, appeared on various broadcasts expressing their remorse for drug use and shared their commitment to rehabilitation. Nam Tae-hyun emphasized his resolve to stay sober and revealed his current preparations for an album, while Seo Min-jae also began attending graduate school and completed a training course for recovery support personnel at the Korea Association Against Drug Abuse, continuing a constructive lifestyle.

Meanwhile, on the 2nd, Seo Min-jae updated her personal account, mentioning her boyfriend's name and posting several photos with the message, "Congratulations on becoming a dad." In the photos, she shared ultrasound images, her boyfriend's SNS account, selfies, and even the names of his school and workplace.

Initially, this was known as a simple post announcing a pregnancy; however, speculation arose that it might be a “real-life exposure post” as Seo Min-jae disclosed her boyfriend's university and student ID.

Amid rampant speculation, Seo Min-jae released additional posts the next day, sharing messages exchanged with her boyfriend. The messages revealed that she sent several texts asking to contact him, but he suggested they talk the next day and did not reply to her messages the following day.

When Seo Min-jae went to his house and said, "I'm at the entrance of the APT., I'll wait for you," her boyfriend replied, "Please don't come looking for me like this." Seo Min-jae shared this message and also disclosed the APT. where her boyfriend resides.

After exposing that her boyfriend had gone missing post-pregnancy, Seo Min-jae stated on the 4th on SNS, "I received a call saying they would sue me for stalking. Please help." She noted, "He is the one who got me pregnant, OOO," mentioning the identities of her boyfriend and his family before adding, "I received a call saying they would sue me for stalking. They said they would pursue criminal charges."

Seo Min-jae emphasized, "I have no money and am not in a position to hire a lawyer. All I want is to discuss how to help each other after the baby is born and raised."

Additionally, Nam Tae-hyun was scheduled to participate in 'K-Pop Week in Hongdae' on the 6th, but the performance was canceled. On the 4th, the organizers of 'K-Pop Week in Hongdae' confirmed to OSEN, "It is correct that Nam Tae-hyun's performance scheduled for the 6th has been canceled. We are currently processing refunds."

'K-Pop Week in Hongdae' is a music festival held from May 1 to 11 in various small theaters around Hongdae, including the K-Pop stage, Creative Square, Musinsa Garage, and H Stage. Planned with the slogan "Closer and More Sincerely," it aims for close interaction between fans and artists.

The news of Nam Tae-hyun's return to the stage had previously generated buzz. Regarding his comeback, Yoon Hyung-bin, who planned 'K-Pop Week in Hongdae,' said at a press meeting held last month, "We were quite cautious about mentioning Mr. Nam Tae-hyun. There was controversy, wasn't there? I also searched a lot. Recently, he has done a lot of philanthropy, and the online sentiment was better than expected."

He continued, "I thought it would be nice if I could help in some small way since my brother wants to do well and reflect on the past while wanting to stand on stage. Mr. Tae-hyun also had a lot on his mind and asked, ‘Isn't it uncomfortable for many people if I come out now?' But I believe I should greet the fans who still like him."

However, Nam Tae-hyun's return to the stage has been thwarted due to the concert's cancellation. The specific reason for the cancellation has not been disclosed.

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