Troublemaker K-Pop Idol Living A “Completely Different Life” After Prison Sentence

Will the court believe him? 23 minutes ago Former WINNER member-turned-soloist Nam Taehyun, who has faced multiple legal controversies involving drugs and drunk driving, claims to have completely turned his life around after receiving a prison sentence for his second DUI offense. Nam Taehyun Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Drunk Driving On October 22, Nam Taehyun appeared at the Seoul Western District Court for the first hearing of his appeal against a one-year prison sentence and a fine of₩1.00 million KRW (about $754 USD). Dressed in black and wearing glasses, the former idol appeared alongside his attorney and made a surprising revelation when asked about his current occupation. During his final statement, Nam Taehyun acknowledged his wrongdoing and pleaded with the court for leniency. “I committed the wrongful act of drunk driving, and I deeply regret it. I know there is absolutely no excuse for what I did,” he stated. He went on to reflect on his past behavior, admitting that he had previously resorted to unhealthy ways of coping with difficult situations. Nam Taehyun on October 18, 2026. | JTBC After going through this, I looked back on my past. Whenever things got difficul...