[Full Text] 'Drunk Driving Idol' AB6IX Lim Youngmin "Deeply Regret and Reflecting"

Member Lim Young-min (25) of the idol group AB6IX / Photo by Mnet

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] Lim Youngmin (25), a member of the idol group AB6IX, apologized for being caught in a drunk driving crackdown.

On the afternoon of the 4th, Lim Youngmin released a handwritten letter through the official fan cafe, saying, "First of all, I am very ashamed and sorry to deliver such unfortunate news."

Lim Youngmin said, "I sincerely apologize to everyone and the fans who have given me so much love and expectations, for causing indescribable disappointment. I feel so pathetic and distressed to be in this situation where I have to be a shameful hyung to the members who have suffered irreparable wounds because of me," adding, "I also sincerely apologize to the company members who have suffered great damage due to this incident."

He continued, "The members who have worked hard with sweat and tears to prepare for this comeback, and the efforts of countless staff have been ruined in an instant by my foolish and irresponsible mistake, and I am truly ashamed," and apologized, "I deeply feel all the mistakes I have made, and I deeply regret, reflect, and repent."

He added, "I will humbly accept all the criticism for my irreversible actions and live reflecting on them. To everyone who has trusted and supported my shortcomings, the fans, members, company staff, and my family, I sincerely apologize once again," repeating his apology.

Earlier, AB6IX's agency Brand New Music announced the exclusion of Lim Youngmin from team activities after he was caught in a drunk driving crackdown and had his license revoked. Brand New Music stated, "We sincerely bow our heads and apologize for delivering such bad news to the fans. We inform you of the drunk driving incident involving our artist Lim Youngmin and the suspension of his activities."

Brand New Music added, "On the early morning of the 31st of last month, Lim Youngmin personally met with acquaintances, drank alcohol, and while driving his vehicle to his accommodation, he was caught in a police drunk driving crackdown and had his license revoked. Currently, Lim Youngmin is deeply remorseful and reflective. If further investigation is necessary, he will sincerely cooperate with the police investigation."

On the 4th, Lim Young-min posted a handwritten apology letter on the official fan cafe / Photo by AB6IX official fan cafe

The full text of Lim Youngmin's handwritten letter is as follows:

Hello, this is Lim Youngmin.

First of all, I am very ashamed and sorry to deliver such unfortunate news. I sincerely apologize to everyone and the fans who have given me so much love and expectations for causing indescribable disappointment.

I feel so pathetic and distressed to be in this situation where I have to be a shameful hyung to the members who have suffered irreparable wounds because of me. I also want to sincerely apologize to the company members who have suffered great damage due to this incident.

The members who have worked hard with sweat and tears to prepare for this comeback, and the efforts of countless staff have been ruined in an instant by my foolish and irresponsible mistake, and I am truly ashamed. I deeply feel all the mistakes I have made, and I deeply regret, reflect, and repent. I will humbly accept all the criticism for my irreversible actions and live reflecting on them.

To everyone who has trusted and supported my shortcomings, the fans, members, company staff, and my family, I sincerely apologize once again from the bottom of my heart.