Last July, Nathaphon “Bon” Jutathaveewan, the lead singer of the Thai metalcore band ANNALYNN, made a public plea for financial assistance, claiming a diagnosis of stomach cancer. The band and their record label, Greyscale Records, appealed to fans and the music community to help cover his medical expenses, citing the challenges of being from a third-world country.
However, recent revelations have unveiled a disturbing truth: Jutathaveewan fabricated the illness to raise funds for personal debts.
Jutathaveewan now said in a statement: “I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to everyone for everything that has transpired, especially for both the deception around my health issues and the false claims that were made. I deeply regret my actions and fully accept responsibility for the mistakes I have made. I am truly sorry for the harm and distress this has caused.
“The problems I have faced stemmed from personal financial struggles, including debts from illegal loans and poor business decisions that I failed to manage over the years. The situation escalated to the point where I couldn’t see a way out, and I was placed under immense pressure, both financially and personally, which led to the mistakes I made.
“Unfortunately, I have betrayed the trust and kindness that so many of you have shown me. My poor decisions have impacted not only my own life but also the lives of others around me, and I deeply regret that.
“I WANT TO CLARIFY THAT NO ONE ELSE—BE IT THE MUSIC LABEL, FRIENDS, MY FAMILY, OR MY BANDMATES—WAS INVOLVED IN THESE ISSUES.
“I am now facing the consequences of my choices and have learned invaluable lessons from this experience. I am committed to doing everything in my power to make things right and resolve the situation as quickly as possible. I understand that my words cannot undo the damage that has been done, but I want to humbly ask for your forgiveness. I am truly sorry for the pain and inconvenience my actions have caused, and I am deeply remorseful for the trust I have broken.”
In response to Jutathaveewan‘s confession, ANNALYNN has announced an immediate hiatus, suspending all band activities, merchandise sales, and any use of the band name.
“The four of us are deeply saddened and disappointed by Bon‘s actions,” the band said. “We sincerely thank everyone who has support ANNALYNN throughout the years.”
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