Rapper Jang Yong-jun, Son of Jang Je-won, Says "People Criticizing Me Are Hardcore Moon Jae-in Supporters"

When People Nearby Tried to Stop, "What Does It Matter?"

Rapper Jang Yong-jun, who was indicted on charges of 'drunk driving and driver substitution,' is responding to questions from the press on June 2 last year at the Western District Court in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Jang Yong-jun was sentenced to probation in the first trial. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Rapper Jang Yongjun (stage name Noel, son of People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won), who was previously indicted on charges including drunk driving and 'driver substitution,' is now expected to cause controversy after criticizing those who criticize him by calling them "Ddaekkaemun."

On the 19th, a video titled "Jang Yongjun mentions 'Ddaekkaemun'" was uploaded to an online community.

This video is an edited clip from a live broadcast Jang Yongjun conducted on his social media (SNS) account that day. In the video, Jang Yongjun says, "I don't care. Most of the people who criticize me are Ddaekkaemun," adding, "Ddaekkaemun are not human. They are bugs." 'Ddaekkaemun' is a derogatory term referring to ardent supporters of President Moon Jae-in.

When an acquaintance beside him tried to stop him by saying, "Is it okay to say that?" Jang Yongjun replied, "What does it matter?"

Netizens who watched the video criticized Jang Yongjun, saying things like "Irresponsible abusive language" and "Is it reasonable to verbally abuse those who criticize you after you have done wrong?" They pointed out that despite causing controversy over allegations such as drunk driving and assault, he shows no sign of remorse.

Rapper Jang Yongjun conducted a live broadcast on his social networking service (SNS) on the 19th. / Photo by Internet Community Capture

Previously, Jang Yongjun was indicted on drunk driving charges and received a suspended sentence.

The Seoul Western District Court Criminal Division 11 (Judge Kwon Kyung-sun) sentenced Jang Yongjun on June 2 last year to 1 year and 6 months in prison with a 2-year suspension for violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (dangerous driving causing injury) and the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). The court also ordered him to attend 40 hours of law-abiding driving lectures.

Jang Yongjun is accused of driving under the influence near Gwangheungchang Station on Seoul Subway Line 6 in Mapo-gu, Seoul, between 2 and 3 a.m. on September 7, 2019, and colliding with a motorcycle.

Rapper Jang Yong-jun (first from the left), who was indicted on charges of 'drunk driving and driver substitution,' is leaving the courtroom after the sentencing hearing held on the morning of June 2 last year at the Western District Court in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Jang Yong-jun was sentenced to probation in the first trial. / Photo by Yonhap News

At the time, the police breathalyzer test showed Jang Yongjun's blood alcohol concentration was 0.12%, exceeding the license cancellation level (0.08%). Although Jang Yongjun was not injured in the accident, the victim sustained minor injuries.

Additionally, it was investigated that immediately after the accident, Jang contacted his acquaintance A to attempt a 'driver substitution' and falsely reported to the insurance company that A was driving and caused the accident.

Furthermore, Jang Yongjun was involved in an assault incident in Busan in February and was investigated by the police.

Meanwhile, Jang Yongjun recently established a one-man label called 'Glitched Company' and resumed his activities as a rapper. He is scheduled to release a new album on the 29th.

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