Jensen Huang's Korea Moments Resurface After Affair Admission

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair and apologized. As the news spreads, his friendly public moments in South Korea are being talked about again.

In a letter sent to Nvidia employees on Nov. 8 (local time), Huang admitted that he had not been faithful to his wife. He apologized for hurting his wife and children through his actions. He also said he would work to win back the trust of his family and employees.

The controversy started after foreign media reported on a close relationship between Huang and a businesswoman suspected of having ties to Chinese intelligence. Nvidia's board has reportedly launched an independent investigation. The goal is to find out whether Huang may have been a target of information gathering by a foreign intelligence agency.

His past visits to Korea are now back in the conversation. Huang has built a friendly, easygoing image by talking openly with the public. That image has drawn fresh interest in how he acted at events and on TV in Korea.

In October of last year, Huang attended the GeForce Gamer Festival in Seoul's Gangnam district. While talking with announcer Shin A-young, who hosted the event, he gave her a hug. The moment was caught on video at the scene. The next day, Shin posted a photo of herself with Huang on social media.

Huang has also spoken on TV about his love for singer Hwasa's music. In June, he appeared on "You Quiz on the Block," a variety show on the Korean cable channel tvN, and talked about the K-POP songs he enjoys. He mentioned "Golden," a song from the soundtrack of "KPop Demon Hunters."

Then he added, "I also really love Hwasa's music. It's very charming."

On each trip to Korea, Huang has made headlines for his down-to-earth manner and his eagerness to connect with people. Now that the affair has put his private life under a spotlight, even those warm moments are being brought up again.

Nvidia said Huang will keep serving as CEO, separate from the board's investigation.