The recent cases of actor Lee Sun-Kyunsinger G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong) for alleged drug use have been in the public eye. Their allegations have significant social repercussions and are gaining traction in the public eye, but the police investigation has yet to make clear progress. In this article, we’ll take a look at the current status of the incident, the response of the authorities involved, and the questions it raises.
Police investigations and public reaction
Lee Sun-Kyunhas tested negative for drug use, and G-Dragon has also strongly denied the allegations. As a result, public attention is now focused on the police’s ability to prove their case. Meanwhile, the head of the brothel that allegedly provided Lee Sun-Kyunwith the drugs has already been detained and brought to trial, and the hospital’s current doctor has been raided in connection with the case. However, the case against Lee Sun-Kyunhas yet to be proven.
Criticism has also been raised about the way the police are investigating these situations. Some have suggested that the police are overreaching in their investigation, and there are concerns that the Incheon National Police Agency’s drug crime investigation unit may not be able to prove its case. G-Dragon took a cautious “wait and see” approach to the police’s initial investigation, and indirectly revealed his feelings on social media in a post titled “Private Affair.”
What police and law enforcement say
Regarding drug charges, a police official noted that celebrities and non-celebrities alike are only booked when the police are confident of proving their case. This indicates that the police are taking a cautious approach to a particular case. On the other hand, other officials expressed some sympathy for the police’s investigative approach, but emphasized that proving drug charges should rely on objective evidence. Accordingly, we analyzed that what matters now in the Lee Sun-Kyun case are the results of other body hair examinations and the search for evidence through cell phone forensics.
The legal community is also watching this case closely. One defense attorney pointed out that if police are not making progress with drug charges alone, they may turn to other charges.
Conclusion and outlook
The case of Lee Sun-KyunG-Dragon’s alleged drug use has had a huge impact on South Korean society, and there is a lot of interest in how the police investigation will turn out. Public reaction to the police investigation and the way in which the allegations have been substantiated has been mixed, and we expect this case to evolve as the investigation progresses.
