Rapper Noel (26), whose real name is Jang Yong-jun, marked Children’s Day by recalling his childhood with his father, the late Jang Je-won, a lawmaker.
On May 5, Noel posted a photo to his social media account without a caption.
In the image, Jang is seen holding a young Noel in his arms, smiling broadly. Noel is also smiling playfully, creating a warm scene.
Born in 2000, Noel became known through Mnet audition programs “High School Rapper” and “Show Me the Money 6.” In 2019, he received a sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for two years, over a drunk-driving crash. He also drew controversy after indications emerged that he called an acquaintance after the crash and tried to switch drivers.
In 2021, Noel was sentenced to one year in prison on charges including unlicensed drunk driving and assaulting a police officer. He served the term and was released in October the following year.
Jang, who was serving as a vice president at a university in Busan, was accused in November 2015 of sexually assaulting his secretary (quasi-rape causing injury). While under police investigation, he was found dead on March 31 last year at an officetel in Seoul’s Gangdong district.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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