Singer Nam Tae-hyun has once again betrayed public expectations. The fact that he was involved in a drunk driving incident just two days before his comeback stage has only recently come to light, leading to fans' disheartened reactions such as, "What does this mean for Yun Hyung-bin, who gave him a chance?"
Nam Tae-hyun was in the process of making a comeback after a period of reflection, scheduled to perform at the 'K-Pop Week in Hongdae' on the 6th. This stage was known to be an opportunity for him to face his fans with a message of reflection and recovery, but he suddenly canceled his grants two days before the performance.
The background for the 'grant cancellation' was essentially a drunk driving incident. According to police, Nam Tae-hyun was involved in a single-car accident at around 4 a.m. on the 27th of last month, crashing into a roadside barrier on the Gangbyeonbuk-ro in Seoul, with a blood alcohol concentration level exceeding 0.08%, enough for license revocation. He is currently under investigation on charges of violating road traffic laws.
Previously, Nam Tae-hyun was sentenced to two years of probation for drug charges and is currently serving that probation period. Nevertheless, this drunk driving incident has caused further controversy, raising the possibility of not just a cancelled return stage but also a prison sentence.
Above all, this situation has also tarnished the reputation of Yun Hyung-bin, who cautiously provided him with an opportunity. During a press conference, Yun Hyung-bin revealed, "Nam Tae-hyun has shown much remorse and has done good deeds. I wanted to help him in any small way to be able to face his fans." However, the reality is bittersweet as he is now facing police investigation instead of being on stage with his fans.
Fans are expressing their disappointment, saying, "His remorse was just words," "Yun Hyung-bin is also a victim," and "It's surprising that there are still people who believe in Nam Tae-hyun." The declaration of Nam Tae-hyun that he would live a better life has ultimately crumbled due to his actions. Now, his return and even public forgiveness seem far-fetched.
Meanwhile, Nam Tae-hyun was also embroiled in controversy for drunk driving in March 2023. At that time, he was subject to a summary prosecution for violating road traffic laws (drunk driving) and received a fine of 6 million won.
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