Thai metalcore band Annalynn has announced that its lead singer, Nathaphon “Bon” Jutathaveewan, has fabricated a cancer diagnosis to raise funds. As a result, Bon was fired, and the group suspended all activities.
A deception that shocks the musical community
The news shocked Annalynn's fans. Singer Nathaphon “Bon” Jutathaveewan has admitted to faking a cancer diagnosis, using social media and the band's name to organize fundraisers, sell merchandise and put on a charity concert.
In a statement posted on social media, Bon apologized: “I would like to sincerely apologize for everything that happened, especially for the deception surrounding my health issues. The problems I have encountered stem from personal financial difficulties, including debts from illegal loans and poor business decisions.”
Bon also insisted that neither the label, the band members, nor his family were involved: “I take full responsibility for my actions. I am deeply sorry for the pain and broken trust.”
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An indefinite break for Annalynn
The band released a statement confirming that they were deceived by their own singer. Annalynn stressed that he had no involvement in the fraud: “We were not involved in the production or sale of the t-shirts, nor in raising funds for the charity concert Bon organized.”
The group also announced that it was suspending all its activities: “We have decided to discontinue our performances, merchandising sales and all use of the Annalynn name.”
A shaken musical community
The affair sparked mixed reactions among the band's fans and collaborators, with some expressing anger and others sadness over the situation. Annalynn, in her concluding message, thanked her supporters while expressing her regret: “We are deeply saddened and disappointed by Bon’s actions. To all those who have been affected emotionally or financially, we offer our sincerest apologies.”
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