Himchan (real name Kim Himchan, 31), a former member of the group BAP, is known to have tried to make an extreme choice.
On the 14th, Star News reported that Himchan tried to make an extreme choice at home late on the 13th. With the help of acquaintances and mother, nothing unfortunate happened. He has no acquaintances in his life and is resting at home.
Earlier on the 13th, Himchan posted on his personal SNS, "I'm sorry for being late. I'm writing this because I want to apologize even if it's late."
Himchan said, "I would like to first apologize to those who have believed in and waited for all the actions I have taken. "I'm sorry for causing concern about various incidents. Also, I know everything about my negligence and mistakes, and I apologize and apologize for everything."
He continued, "I hope everyone is happy. Please forgive me for not being able to repay the people who have believed in me this far. I'm sorry and I'm sorry." left a message.
Himchan was handed over to trial on July 24, 2018, on charges of forcibly molesting a woman in her 20s who went to a pension in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. He has always claimed that sexual harassment was committed against a woman against his will, and Himchan said, "We had a good feeling for each other," and insisted that there was no sexual harassment, but implicit consent. However, the court sentenced Himchan to 10 months in prison and an order to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program. Himchan has filed an appeal against the judgment of the first trial.
Himchan was also criticized by the public for a drunk driving accident in October last year while he was on trial for sexual assault. It is known that Himchan's blood alcohol level at the time of the accident was at the level of license revocation.
The 14th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Chief Judge Choo Seong-yeop) sentenced Himchan, who was charged with forced sexual assault, to 10 months in prison and an order to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program. However, he added, "We are not going to be bound by the courts to give the victim a chance to receive forgiveness."
Himchan, who debuted in 2012 with the BAP single album 'WARRIOR', was loved by hits such as 'POWER', 'NO MERCY', and 'ONE SHOT'.
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(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kim Ji-hye)