A new challenge has arrived for former member of Winner Nam Tae Hyun. As per Korean media outlets, he was involved in a drunk driving incident. It has become a massive issue, as this incident happened while he was already serving a suspended sentence related to drug use. Read on to know more about it.
According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the Yongsan police are looking into the matter. They stated that Nam Tae Hyun is being investigated for driving under the influence, which goes against traffic laws. The incident reportedly occurred near the Dongjak Bridge around 4:10 a.m. on April 27 as per KST. It is stated that he was trying to pass another car when he hit the centre divider.
Further reports revealed that when the accident happened, his blood alcohol level was reportedly over 0.08 cent. This level is high enough to have his driver’s license taken away. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the crash. The police wanted to get a warrant to hold him, but the court decided there weren’t enough reasons for an arrest. However, the authorities have stated they will still send the case to the prosecutors.
More On Nam Tae Hyun’s Previous Legal Battle
In 2022, he was charged for using methamphetamine with Seo Eun Woo. As per reports, they bought the drugs through Telegram. Following which, in 2023, he received a suspended one-year prison sentence. Not just this, in March 2023, he was fined for a drunk driving incident. Korean netizens have mixed reactions about it. Some say it’s sad that he couldn’t change him, while others are demanding strict actions.
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