[Full text] Na Sung-hyun apologizes for sexual harassment allegations → Reverses stance and resumes activities... ”The misunderstanding has become a fact”

Na Sung-hyun of the band Nah, which has been embroiled in sexual harassment allegations, has denied the allegations, explained the circumstances surrounding the case, and announced his intention to resume activities.

　Na Sung-hyun posted a lengthy message on his blog on the 1st. He began by saying, “Given everything that has happened, even though it is the day before I am set to meet everyone at the performance, I wanted to share the truth in writing first, so I am leaving this message here.” He continued, “Following the previous statement, I have written this message myself, and I believe many people may be confused after reading the official statement from my agency and the announcement about resuming performances.”

　Prior to this, online posts had recently surfaced alleging that Na Sung-hyun had pretended to be intoxicated at a drinking party and touched a woman's thigh. Na Sung-hyun apologized, saying, “I sincerely apologize to those who felt uncomfortable or inconvenienced by my past actions. After drinking in the past, I was unable to recall the specific circumstances clearly, and this ended up hurting the victim.”

　However, his agency denied the allegations, stating, “The artist proactively posted a statement based on moral responsibility even before the facts were fully confirmed after the information was made public. After thoroughly reviewing the situation with the artist, we have confirmed that the behavior mentioned in the post is not true.”

　Na Sung-hyun said, “It will take some time for everyone to return to the same mindset as before, but I hope things will gradually improve, and I will do my best.” He added, “I sincerely apologize for causing confusion and hurt due to my immature handling of the situation, and I hope we can meet again in good spirits someday.”

　Meanwhile, “Na Sung-hyun Band” will kick off its national tour “Summer Light 2025” with a performance in Gwangju on the 2nd, followed by performances in Jeonju on the 3rd, Busan on the 9th, Chuncheon on the 10th, on the 16th in Seoul, on the 24th in Daejeon, and on the 31st in Daegu, among other locations, as part of their national tour “Summer Light 2025.” This will be their first stage performance since the incident occurred.

〇 Full Statement from Na Sung-hyun

Hello. This is Na Sung-hyun.

Given the many events that have unfolded, I wanted to share the truth in writing before meeting you all at the performance, so I am leaving this message here.

Following the previous information disclosure statement, the statement I wrote, and the official position statement from my agency along with the announcement of the performance resumption, I understand that many of you may have felt confused. When I first saw the information disclosure statement, it was indeed not the truth as I knew it. However, I felt a sense of fear toward the situation escalating and anxiety about whether there were things I had not yet recognized. Based on my usual belief that we should listen more closely to the voices of information providers in such cases, I thought that showing a stance of apology before confirming the facts was the most appropriate action I could take.

Subsequently, in collaboration with my agency, we thoroughly reviewed the previous incident and determined the truthfulness of the relevant content. As a result, we concluded that the information provided was not factual. However, in the current situation and atmosphere where many people had already accepted the information as established facts, I feared that my half-hearted explanation might lead to further misunderstandings and criticism, making it difficult for me to convey this simply. I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt by my silence and for keeping you waiting for so long.

In a vague state of mind where I felt I couldn’t face people again, I continued to struggle with the question of whether it was right to keep myself locked away because of what I hadn’t done. Continuing my activities is mentally difficult for me as well, but I came to the conclusion that it was right to face everyone again, considering the wounds I had suffered and the support I had received up until now, because I didn’t want misunderstandings to become facts and everything to end. I believe it will take some time for everyone to return to the same feelings as before, but I will do my best with the vague hope that things will gradually improve. I sincerely apologize for the confusion and hurt caused by my inadequate handling of the situation, and I hope to meet you all again someday with a good feeling.

Thank you.