Breaking: BIGBANG’s T.O.P Accused Of Smoking Marijuana
On June 1, Channel A reported that BIGBANG’s T.O.P had been accused of smoking marijuana.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, T.O.P received a positive result in his trichoscopy, indicating that he had smoked marijuana. It was revealed that he had used marijuana last October, but it is not yet clear whether he was a continuous user of the drug.
The police has forwarded the case to the public prosecutor’s office, accusing T.O.P of violating illegal drug laws. The usage of marijuana is illegal in South Korea.
Meanwhile, T.O.P enlisted in the army as a police officer this February.
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YG Entertainment responds to T.O.P’s marijuana use scandal
YG Entertainment has officially responded to T.O.P’s marijuana smoking scandal and police reports.
“First, we would like to convey our deepest sincerest apologies. After confirming details, Choi Seung Hyun [T.O.P] was in fact summoned for an investigation, under suspicion of smoking marijuana before his military enlistment.
He has complied with the investigation and has admitted to most of his crimes and is deeply regretting his actions. We are sorry to worry so many people.”
— YG Entertainment
Police have also released a report and further details about the investigation.
“T.O.P was summoned and questioned by the police but since his charges were not proven the fact that he is serving his enlistment in the police department has not been affected. This may change depending on the case.”
— Seoul Police Marketing Department
Police reports also stated that a friend of T.O.P was the one to first leak that he smoked marijuana.
“I smoked marijuana with Choi Seung Hyun [T.O.P].”
— Friend of T.O.P
Source: Herald Pop via Koreaboo