The world of K-pop was rocked once again as Aaron Yan, a former member of the Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit, found himself at the center of a legal storm. On January 16, 2026, Yan admitted to reaching...
The world of K-pop was rocked once again as Aaron Yan, a former member of the Taiwanese boy band Fahrenheit, found himself at the center of a legal storm. On January 16, 2026, Yan admitted to reaching out to his victim after being found guilty of a sex crime involving a minor. This revelation comes just weeks after he released his new album 'Phoenix Rise' on January 2, 2026. Background on the Legal Case Aaron Yan, whose real name is Wu Genglin, was embroiled in controversy back in 2023 when allegations first surfaced. The case culminated in a guilty verdict in late 2025. The court found Yan guilty of inappropriate contact with a minor, a charge that has irrevocably tarnished his reputation. In a recent court session held in Taipei, Yan confessed to contacting the victim post-verdict, an action that could lead to further legal consequences. Album Release: 'Phoenix Rise' Despite the ongoing legal issues, Yan released 'Phoenix Rise', his first album in over two years. The album features 1...