K-pop star G-Dragon appears for questioning over alleged drug use

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INCHEON, South Korea: K-pop star G-Dragon, of wildly successful but problem-plagued band BIGBANG, denied any wrongdoing as he appeared for police questioning Monday over alleged drug use.

South Korea has extremely tough legislation on illegal drugs, and even Koreans who take drugs like marijuana legally overseas risk prosecution upon returning to their home country.G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, arrived at the Incheon Nonhyeon police station in a black sedan, dressed in a dark suit and wearing black-rimmed glasses.'I have not committed drug-related crimes and I'm actually here to reveal that,' he told reporters outside.

AFP PHOTOG-Dragon is the latest in a string of South Korean entertainers to be probed for alleged drug use.Police have launched an investigation into 'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun, who stands accused of using marijuana and other psychoactive drugs.Lee was previously celebrated for his wholesome image, but local news outlets have reported that he is being dropped from television and commercial projects.Last month, another high-profile actor, Yoo Ah-in, was indicted for alleged drug use.

 

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