South Korea’s entertainment industry has been hit by a massive drug scandal, and things are getting worse.
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In recent days, South Korea’s entertainment industry has been reeling from the aftermath of drug scandals, with multiple celebrities and K-pop idols accused of drug use.
Actor Yoo Ah In has been charged with four crimes including habitual drug use. On October 19th, the Seoul Central District Public Prosecutors Office formally indicted actor Yoo Ah In (real name Uhm Hong-sik, 37) on suspicion of habitual use of illegal drugs. drugs. pic.twitter.com/b0dfxk7tpK
— Dimmas Blog (@dimmasblog) October 22, 2023
On Monday, October 23, 2023, South Korea was suddenly bombarded with media reports regarding the booking of an Oscar-winning film. parasite Lee Sung Kyun is famous for being suspected of using illegal drugs. The 48-year-old actor’s alleged involvement in a drug case came as a shock. combustion Actor Yoo Ah In was also reportedly arrested on similar drug charges.
Actor Lee Sung Kyun, who won the Oscar for the movie “Parasite,” is being investigated by police in South Korea on suspicion of drug use.
— Heejin C (@chungheejin8640) October 22, 2023
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, yet another Korean star was investigated for drug use. South Korean rapper G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-young, leader of K-Pop boy group BIGBANG) has reportedly been indicted on suspicion of illegal drug use, following incidents involving actors such as Lee Sung Kyun and Yoo Ah. It is being in.
K-pop star G-Dragon was arrested on drug possession charges. pic.twitter.com/X30p9L1fCz
— The PopTingz (@ThePopTingz) October 25, 2023
South Korea’s entertainment industry has been rocky, with celebrities arrested on suspicion of drug use and speculation that multiple K-pop groups may be involved in ongoing drug investigations. is happening.
Now that the internet is broken and full of many theories about illegal drug use, K-Pop giants including BTS, LE SSERAFIM, (G)I-DLE, etc. were also attacked for the same reason. After G-Dragon, several celebrities were also reported to have been booked, and that’s when rumors started circulating about these K-Pop bands’ involvement in online communities.
As I know, this time not only BTS but also Le Sserafim and (G)-idle +++ are victims.
— Army Cecilie 💜 BTS 💜 Christmas is coming 💜 (@C_szeling) October 26, 2023
LE SERAFIM Kim Chae-won and singer Park Sung-joo deny drug-related rumors
Source Music added that Chaewon, who is currently on hiatus due to health reasons, will return on November 1st.
Meanwhile, Park’s agency said it would take strong measures if malicious rumors continue to spread. pic.twitter.com/ZzejLzZmoT
— Soul Story (@theseoulstory) October 26, 2023
singer and composer #Park Sung Joo, #LE_SSERAFIM #Kim Chaewon, #Giddle #Soyoung, #BTS All unsubstantiated rumors that he is involved in the recently uncovered drug case have been denied, and he plans to take legal action.https://t.co/dvesaEn1iN#Korea latest information VF pic.twitter.com/fD067NnVvC
— Korean update! (@KoreanUpdates) October 26, 2023
The agents of these major K-Pop bands did not hesitate to come forward to support the singers. On October 26, 2023, BTS’ agency Big Hit Music released a statement clarifying that the boy group has nothing to do with these ongoing rumors.
Meanwhile, the agencies of LE SERAFIM and (G)I-DLE, whose members Kim Chaewon and Jeon Soyeon are said to have been involved, respectively, denied any involvement.
Korean singer-songwriter Park Sung-joo’s agency also denied these rumors.
On the 26th, Big Hit Music’s agency released a statement regarding the DRVG defamation spread by KMedias.
“BTS has nothing to do with this rumor and it is completely untrue. We plan to take strong measures against the indiscriminate spread of rumors.”
BTS fans too… pic.twitter.com/7QZdiZQpuv
— Caroline 🌱⁷ ʲᵏ ʰᵒᵖᵉ ᵛᵉʳ (ꪜ)🃏🧑🚀💙🪞🦋🥢🪐🎬✌️ (@mhereonlyforbts) October 26, 2023
These agencies have also warned that strict action will be taken against those who spread these rumors indiscriminately.
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