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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nam Tae Hyun was booked again for the drunk driving case in Seoul
Nam Tae Hyun has found himself embroiled at the centre of another legal case. The idol has been booked for drunk driving, adding on to the legal cases he has been involved in so far. Nam Tae Hyun booked for violating traffic laws The idol Nam Tae Hyun has been booked by the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul. He is suspected to be booked for drunk driving and for violating the Road Traffic Act as well, according to reports from Allkpop. It was suspected, according to the report, that the idol crashed into the central divider of the area situated near the Dongjak Bridge. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan tensions: What's closed, emergency protocols & more Fully intact, undetonated Chinese PL-15 missile found in Hoshiarpur PIB trolls Pak with 'Golmaal' jibe as Islamabad seeks 'loans', then retracts While going to Ilsan, the idol crashed on the Gangbyeonbuk-ro highway at 4 in the morning. The incident is said to have occurred around the end of April. Nam Tae Hyun's blood alcohol concentration level high Even though no one was hurt due to the accident, it was found upon investigation that the idol had a blood alcohol concentration level higher than 0.08%. This was beyond the licence cancellation level, making the matter even more serious. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo No arrest was made; however, the case is to be forwarded without detention. Nam Tae Hyun was not arrested for the matter, as during a warrant hearing for his arrest, the court ruled that it wasn't a plausible action due to little to no concrete evidence. Previous legal case This is not the first time that the idol has been involved in a major legal case. Last year, Tae Hyun was booked, arrested, and charged for violating the Narcotic Control Act of South Korea. He was found guilty and punished with a 10-month term in prison along with a suspension of 2 years. The idol also had to pay a fine of 6 million KRW in March 2023 as well. The idol had been drunk driving and had caused an accident before during investigations for his drug charges. Tae Hyun's concert and comeback were cancelled The former member of K-pop group Winner was set to make his comeback after his drug scandal; however, due to backlash from netizens, the performance was cancelled. The idol was set to perform at the popular music festival 'K-pop Week in Hongdae'. Public reaction to the incident Netizens online took to different forums and social media platforms to express their opinions on the matter. Many expressed their disdain over the matter and the idol's actions. One shared that "You can't fix people," while another stated that "I thought he was trying to change his life." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nam Tae Hyun's comeback performance CANCELLED amid backlash due to drug scandal
Nam Tae Hyun 's upcoming comeback concert has officially been cancelled in light of his recent drug case. The idol had been preparing for his official comeback to the Korean entertainment industry on May 6 but was faced with a lot of criticism from netizens following the drugs scandal that rocked the internet. According to a report by K-media news outlet Xsports News, the concert, which was supposed to be held at ' K-pop Week in Hongdae ', ended up getting cancelled due to said criticism and backlash online and offline. Event organiser issues a statement As the concert stands cancelled, the event's official organiser, Yoon Hyung Bin, issued a statement to address the public regarding the matter. The news outlet reported 'Nam Tae Hyun was determined to make a sincere return, and we hoped the audience would see his genuine side on stage.' The artist had earlier shared the news, excited on his social media platforms with the caption, 'It's been a long time since I've had the chance to greet you through a performance. A lot has happened, but as an artist who loves music and as someone who has matured a little more, I am returning to my place.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3 Reasons to Plug This Into Your Home Today elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo More about 'K-pop Week in Hongdae' 'K-pop Week in Hongdae' is an extremely popular music festival in Seoul that focuses on providing the public with concert shows in smaller and more compact locations all around the Hongdae district of Seoul. Since the festival runs from April 11 to May 11, Nam Tae Hyun was set to perform on May 6. The idol had also announced that he was going to be sharing a completely new song titled 'On the Edge of the Night' with the audience.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Singer Nam Tae Hyun to return to the stage finally after methamphetamine use case
Singer Nam Tae Hyun , who has been part of a controversial case due to alleged methamphetamine use, is going to be making his official return to the music industry as a singer. The celebrity has been under public scrutiny since 2022 for the case. Nam Tae Hyun returns to the stage in Seoul The singer, who was sentenced to jail and probation, is all set to make his official return to the stage. The singer is preparing to perform at the ' K-pop Week in Hongdae ' event on May 6. The event is set to be held in the West Bridge Live Hall , which is located in the Mapo-gu district of Seoul. This is going to be the idol's first ever public appearance since his involvement in a drug-related case as well as the revenge porn scandal, as reported by Allkpop. The singer took to his social media platforms to share his thoughts on the incident. He shared that "It's been a long time since I've had the chance to greet you through a performance. A lot has happened, but as an artist who loves music and as someone who has matured a little more, I am returning to my place." He also said that "Thanks to the love and support of those precious people around me, I was able to gather the courage to sing again. I'll be showcasing my latest song, ' On the Edge of the Night ', and a new track soon at this performance, so I hope you're looking forward to it." He has served one year in jail along with 2 months of probation since he was sentenced in 2022 for using the alleged drug in his home alongside his girlfriend at the time, Seo Eun Woo (formerly Seo Min Jae). New song release for Nam Tae Hyun In the same social media post, the singer also shared that he will soon be debuting his new and original song titled 'On the Edge of the Night'. He said, I will also be debuting my new song 'On the Edge of the Night' and another upcoming track for the first time during this performance, so please look forward to it! I hope everyone can have fun and enjoy themselves to the fullest. :)"
