G-Dragon arrives at Nonhyeon police station in Incheon, South Korea, Monday, Nov 6, 2023 to undergo his first questioning over suspicions of drug use, Yonhap news agency reported. Photo: AP
After the allegations in late October, shares of some K-pop agencies, including Kwon's former agent YG Entertainment , fell, though they have since rebounded. "There is no truth to illegal drug-related crime," he said when asked whether he abused illegal drugs. South Korea has tough drug laws, and crimes are typically punishable by at least six months in prison or up to 14 years for repeat offenders and dealers.