[All] Nam Tae-hyun sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison?! Suspended sentence, DUI, speeding, reasons for leaving Winner

Public attention is focused on the news that Nam Tae-hyun was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison.

 

During the probation period, he committed a second drunk driving offense, was involved in a speeding accident, and had a past criminal record.

All eyes are on the outcome of this trial. We've compiled the details of the case, the legal issues, and past controversies.

 

 

1. What was the problem with Nam Tae-hyun's drunk driving incident?

 

Nam Tae-hyun was driving drunk in the Gangbyeonbuk-ro area of ​​Seoul in the early morning of April 2025.

He is accused of crashing into a median strip.

 

According to reports, his blood alcohol level at the time was 0.122%, exceeding the license revocation limit (0.08%).

It is also reported that he was driving at approximately 182 km/h in an 80 km/h speed limit zone.

The controversy over dangerous driving has gone beyond simple drunk driving.

 

Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the risk of an accident was assessed to be very high.

 

 

2. Why the prosecution sought a sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison

 

The prosecution requested a sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison and a fine of 1 million won at the Seoul Western District Court.

 

There are three main types of old backgrounds.

• There is already a record of drunk driving
  
  
• high blood alcohol concentration
  
  
• Recidivism during probation period

 

In particular, courts tend to be more strict in their judgments when the same or similar crime occurs during the probation period.

Because probation means 'last chance'.

 

 

3. Review of past records

 

This isn't Nam Tae-hyun's first legal trouble.

 

① 2023 Drunk Driving Fines

I was fined 6 million won for causing an accident while drunk.

 

② Drug-related incidents in 2024

He was brought to trial on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act with his ex-lover Seo Min-jae.

He was sentenced to one year in prison and two years of probation.

 

This drunk driving incident occurred right during that probation period.

This part is analyzed as a key factor that increases the possibility of actual punishment.

 

 

4. Reexamining the Reasons for Winner's Departure

 

Nam Tae-hyun debuted with Winner in 2014 but left the group in 2016.

At the time, her agency, YG Entertainment, announced the termination of her contract due to “psychological health issues.”

 

Afterwards, on various broadcasts and YouTube channels, there were controversies about living in a dormitory, private life, etc.

Various claims have been made, but they are a mixture of official confirmations and personal assertions.

 

The officially confirmed reason for his departure is 'health issues'.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Has Nam Tae-hyun's prison sentence been confirmed?

The verdict has not yet been finalized. The prosecution has requested a sentence, and the sentencing hearing remains pending.

 

Q2. Were there any casualties?

There was no such thing. However, the risk of an accident was very high.

 

Q3. Can a suspended sentence be revoked?

If a repeat offense is found during the probation period, the sentence may be revoked. This will be at the discretion of the court.

 

Q4. Why did you leave Winner?

The official announcement was that it was due to health issues, and although various speculations have since surfaced, the cause has not been officially confirmed.

 

 

 

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