Na Sang-hyun's Band Denies Past Sexual Assault Allegations

The agency representing Na Sang-hyun's Band has firmly denied allegations of past sexual assault. On June 2, the agency, ReNewary, issued an apology for any confusion and discomfort caused by recent online posts accusing the artist. They acknowledged that their response was delayed due to a lack of internal protocols regarding such matters.

The agency explained that Na Sang-hyun had proactively released a statement addressing the allegations immediately after they surfaced, despite the facts not being fully verified. This decision stemmed from the artist's belief that it was better to express regret in the face of someone's claims of victimization rather than remain silent.

After a thorough review of the situation, the agency stated that the actions described in the allegations are not true. They clarified that the comments made by the artist were related to a period of self-reflection and improvement regarding his drinking habits, and that the wording could have been misinterpreted as an admission of guilt.

The agency expressed deep regret for any misunderstandings caused by their initial attempt to communicate without sufficient explanation, and they apologized to fans and stakeholders affected by their inadequate response.

Furthermore, they requested that the public refrain from making unfounded speculations and defamatory remarks about the band members. The agency is currently in the process of appointing legal representation to establish a proper response framework to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Previously, an online post claimed that a member of Na Sang-hyun's Band had sexually assaulted a woman during a drinking session, detailing inappropriate behavior. In response, Na Sang-hyun took to social media to apologize for the delay in addressing the issue and expressed his sincere regret to anyone who felt discomfort due to his past actions.

He acknowledged that he could not recall specific details from the past and expressed remorse for not being able to apologize directly at the time. He also urged the public to avoid further victimization of the accuser.

As a result of the allegations, Na Sang-hyun's Band has faced significant backlash, leading to the cancellation of several scheduled festival performances.