Fans react to drug charge against K-pop star G-Dragon, days after news Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun is being investigated for alleged drug use

K-pop sensation G-Dragon, a member of the renowned boy band Big Bang, has recently been implicated in a drug scandal. On October 25, he was formally charged with drug abuse. This news follows the recent announcement of an investigation into alleged drug use by Lee Sun-kyun, a prominent actor known for his role in the Academy Award-winning film Parasite. The police have clarified that the cases involving Lee and G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, are separate. They also disclosed that two unidentified female singers have been charged with illegal drug use.

The Korean online community has been abuzz with discussions about these revelations. One user commented, 'I guess it's true that it's hard to survive life in the entertainment industry without taking drugs. ' Another expressed their frustration, stating, 'I'm sick of the news of celebrities using drugs. Get him completely expelled from the entertainment industry once and for all. ' G-Dragon's former management company, YG Entertainment, has remained silent on the matter, given that the singer is no longer under their contract. His agreement with YG concluded in June, and he has yet to sign with another label.

G-Dragon has earned widespread acclaim for his songwriting and producing talents, as well as his trendsetting fashion sense. His influence is so significant that any clothing he is seen wearing often sells out multiple times. He also serves as a global ambassador for high-end luxury brands, including Chanel. Big Bang was one of the most commercially successful K-pop groups of the 2010s, preceding the era of BTS and Blackpink. However, their reputation has been marred in recent years by the criminal charges faced by their members. This marks the second time G-Dragon has been investigated for illegal drug use. South Korea enforces strict laws against drug abuse, making it a criminal offence for citizens to use illegal drugs both domestically and abroad. He was previously investigated in 2011 for smoking marijuana, but was released without charge.