"Burned with 3rd Degree Burns While Sleeping on a Yacht"... Tei Shares Story of 'Entering in a Wheelchair' with Na Yoon-kwon

The 'Ballad Prince' Tei has become a hot topic by revealing the life-and-death crossroads and humorous incidents he experienced during a trip to Thailand with his close friend Na Yoon-kwon.

According to the entertainment industry on the 16th (Korean time), Tei appeared on the YouTube channel 'Jo Hyun-a's Ordinary Thursday Night' released on the 15th and shared the shocking story of having to return home in a wheelchair after suffering 3rd degree burns during a trip to Thailand.

◆ "Unprotected Exposure on a Yacht at the Hottest Time"

At that time, Tei traveled to Thailand with singer Na Yoon-kwon. Na Yoon-kwon recalled, "We were tanning on the yacht at the hottest time when even the locals don't go out, feeling the sea breeze." The problem was the cool breeze. Tei explained, "The breeze was so cool that I had no idea I was getting burned," and fell asleep without a shirt, leading to the incident.

◆ Fainting, Wheelchair, and 'Honeymoon Trip'

The result was devastating. Tei suffered serious 3rd degree burns and even fainted from the pain in the car on the way back. Ultimately, he had to rely on a wheelchair at the airport because he could hardly walk. Na Yoon-kwon added, "I pushed him in the wheelchair from behind," and said, "Because of this scene, there were misunderstandings and rumors that we went on a 'honeymoon trip'," making the scene burst into laughter.

◆ Icon of Chart Reversals

Tei, who burst onto the scene with his debut song 'Love Leaves a Scent' in 2004, has left numerous hit songs like 'Similar Person' and 'Same Pillow'. Recently, he remade the band Buzz's classic 'Monologue', entering the TOP10 of major music charts, showcasing the unchanging power of the 'Ballad Prince' even as of 2026.