Jang Je-won, Noel's father has officially apologized for his son's drunk driving incident.
His father made a post on his Facebook on the 7th and said, "I deeply apologize for causing concern to the public over the unfortunate incident. As a father, I feel incredibly miserable. Yong Joon, as an adult, will have to assume full legal responsibility for his wrong doing. Again, I apologize for my son's wrongdoing."
According to the Mapo Police Station in Seoul, rapper Noel [real name Jang Yong Joon] crashed into a motorcycle while driving drunk between 2 and 3 am. According to the alcohol test, his blood alcohol level was reportedly above .08%. As a result his license got revoked but he was able to return home the same day after questioning by police.
Noel first attracted attention on Mnet's 'High School Rapper' that aired in February 2017. However he was under controversy for suspicions of attempting prostitution through SNS and left the program after releasing a handwritten apology. He said, "I bow down to the fact that my fault has hurt and disappointed many people. Looking back now, I feel so ashamed and sorry. I sincerely apologize for spouting vulgar words out of a moment of curiosity. But I have never had any encounter in that way. Of course I know that posting such a message and sending a message itself is too much of mistake. I will reflect on my low-level remarks and actions."
Jang Jewon, then a member of the Barun Party, apologized on his SNS and said, "I'm really sorry to the people. I'll work harder and guide my son better so that he can overcome pain and mature t the next level." He then resigned from his post as party spokesman and chairman of the Busan City Party.
Noel was criticized once again for his appearance on 'Show Me The Money 6' just one month after leaving 'High School Rapper' and in March 2018 signed an exclusive contract with hip hop label 'Indigo Music' led by Swings.
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