Musician Nah Sang-hyun admits to past sexual misconduct, issues apology
Musician Nah Sang-hyun of Band Nah / Captured from his Instagram
Nah Sang-hyun, 30, front man of the indie act Band Nah, has admitted to past allegations of sexual misconduct and issued a public apology via social media on Friday.
“I sincerely apologize for the delay in addressing this matter,” Nah wrote in his statement. “Above all, I offer my deepest apologies to the author of the post, and to anyone else who may have felt discomfort or distress because of my past behavior.”
The apology came after an online post surfaced alleging that Nah had touched a woman’s thigh while pretending to be intoxicated while out drinking.
Acknowledging the incident, Nah said, “Though I was under the influence and don’t clearly remember the specifics, I now realize my actions caused harm.”
He expressed regret for failing to apologize at the time. “I’m deeply sorry that I didn’t deliver a personal apology back then. Although it’s late, I want to offer my sincere apology now. If the author is willing, I would like to reach out directly — please feel free to send me a message.”
Nah also urged others to refrain from inflicting secondary harm on the person who came forward.
Nah said he began reflecting on his behavior several years ago. “Around three to four years ago, I was criticized for how I acted while drinking. Since then, I’ve been working continuously to correct myself, with support from those around me,” he said. “I’ll continue to reflect deeply and make sure this never happens again.”
He also apologized to fans and the public. “To everyone who’s been hurt or disappointed by this, I sincerely apologize. My actions didn’t align with the values I’ve long expressed, and that weighs heavily on me. I’ll strive to better embody those values through both my words and my actions.”
Nah debuted in 2014 and has since performed at music festivals and university events. He is the vocalist and guitarist of Band Nah, and is known as a singer-songwriter for all of the band’s compositions.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.