Where Is Lim Young Min Now? Idol's Status After Leaving AB6IX
After not debuting in WANNA ONE, Lim Young Min was introduced as a member of AB6IX in 2019, starting a full-fledged career as an idol. Unfortunately, he had to leave the music scene after committing DUI in 2020.
About 3 years after the incident, where is he now?
Lim Young Min in 2017 to 2022: 'Produce 101,' MXM, YDPP, AB6IX, DUI Controversy
(Photo : Lim Young Min (Kpop Wiki))
In 2017, Lim Young Min initially rose into popularity by appearing on Mnet's "Produce 101," which created WANNA ONE. Unfortunately, he failed to debut with the group after ranking 15th place.
With his fame, he immediately debuted in the same year in a due MXM, along with Kim Dong Hyun, a co-eliminated trainee.
In 2018, MXM joined a quartet called YDPP along with Starship Entertainment trainees, Jeong Sewoon and Lee Kwan Hyun.
Eventually, the project boy group ended their activities, and that's when Young Min joined Starship's new boy group, AB6IX in 2019. Their debut was a commercial success with the popular song, "Breathe."
However, his rising career ended immediately when he was revoked for drunk driving in June 2020. Earlier on May 31 of that year, Lim Young Min was caught commuting DUI by the police after meeting and drinking with his acquaintances.
As the DUI case is something serious in South Korea, Brand New Music announced the male idol's departure from the group four days after the report.
Amid self-reflection, it was reported that Lim Young Min joined the army to complete his military service in November 2020 and was later on discharged in May 2022.
When he completed his service, Young Min posted another handwritten letter containing his apologies to both fans and people who were hurt by his DUI controversy.
Where Is Lim Young Min in 2023? Idol Hints at Return to Music Scene
After 8 months without news about the idol, Lim Young Min surprised K-pop fans after Brand New Music announced that the male idol opened his personal Instagram on Jan. 9.
On the same day, he uploaded his first-ever IG post containing his message to fans who believed and waited for him.
"Hello, this is Lee Young Min.
It's been a while since I said hello.
Time has passed and it's already the new year 2023. Are you all staying healthy?
I looked back on my actions over the past time, and (I realized) it was thanks to those who cared about me that I was able to come this far. I came to greet you with the courage to become a better person.
I hope all the things you all wish for will come to fruition in the new year, and I will also try to make it a year of doing my best.
Happy New Year.
Thank you."
With his return to SNS, people are paying keen attention to whether Lim Young Min will resume his entertainment career.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
