Meanwhile, Himchan released a single in October last year while the trial was underway, sparking controversy.
The focus of the media and netizens to the idol became more intense as the day after the single was released, he was arrested without detention after he was caught driving under the influence of alcohol near Hakdong intersection in Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Acknowledging the fact that he was drunk driving, Himchan apologized, saying
, I deeply repent and reflect on myself, and
I will live my life with self-reflection.