TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to drug and alcohol abuse. Reader discretion is advised.Famous actor Nam Taehyun, known for his roles in ‘Under The Black Moon Light’, ‘After School’ and ‘Late Night Restaurant’, has been found guilty in a DUI case. He is also known as a former member of the Kpop group WINNER. According to the latest reports, the idol has been charged in connection with the case and has been sentenced to a year in jail.
Nam Taehyun was sentenced to prison
According to a recent report by Ilgan Sports outlet, the actor has been sentenced to a year in jail in connection with the DUI investigation. The final sentence was handed down on April 9 by Judges Yang Eun Sang and Heo Jun Seo of the 11th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court. The judgment also orders him to pay a general fine of KRW 1.00 million, which is approximately USD 676.Taehyun was officially found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and directly violated the Road Traffic Act.
Why was Nam Taehyun sentenced to a year in prison
According to the report, the judges also explained the reason for the one-year prison sentence. It was taken into account that he was a repeat offender and that he had been arrested for driving under the influence before. Also, the latest crime happened while the idol was serving probation for an old drug charge where he violated the Narcotics Control Act.
More about Nam Taehyun’s case
Last April, Taehyun drove his vehicle into the median area of a road on a bridge. No one was injured at the time; however, when the authorities investigated, they found that his blood alcohol content was 0.08%, well above the legal limit.His previous DUI charge, which was taken into consideration in sentencing, occurred in July 2023 while driving under the influence, and he was fined KRW 6.00 million. He was also sentenced to a year in jail, with probation, after pleading guilty in January 2024 to using methamphetamine.At the time of writing, neither the idol nor his legal representatives have issued a new statement on the matter. Disclaimer: This report is a journalistic account of a recent development in court. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy based on available information, this is not a substitute for an official court order or legal advice. The final decision published by the court is the final source of information. This article serves as a report on the current state of the case and should not be considered legal guidance.
