14/01/2026
S.KOREA | The second court hearing for singer Nam Taehyun, who is facing charges for driving under the influence at excessive speed on a Seoul highway, has been postponed to March, according to court officials.
The case stems from an incident on April 27 last year, when Nam allegedly drove his vehicle at approximately 182 kilometers per hour along Gangbyeonbuk-ro toward Ilsan while intoxicated. His car reportedly collided with a central divider, though no injuries were reported. At the time of the accident, his blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.122 percent, a level that exceeds the threshold for license revocation.
During the first hearing in December, Nam admitted to the charges. The postponement was granted after his legal team requested additional time to prepare materials related to sentencing.
The incident has drawn heightened attention as it occurred while Nam was serving a suspended sentence for a previous drug conviction. He also has a prior drunk-driving offense for which he received a fine in 2023.
Legal observers note that Nam could face stronger penalties due to repeated offenses and the fact that he was already under probation when the latest violation occurred. Further developments are expected at the rescheduled March trial.