South Korean police clear K-pop star G-Dragon of drug allegations
- The BigBang singer was let off after police failed to obtain testimonies to support the charges against him
- G-Dragon, a fashion muse and a writer of many hit songs, had strongly denied the allegations
On Tuesday, the Incheon Metropolitan Police decided not to charge the former leader of the K-pop band BigBang for alleged drug use after they had not obtained testimonies to support the charges against him, Yonhap news agency reported.
Reuters could not immediately reach the police or G-Dragon for comment on Wednesday.
G-Dragon, a fashion muse and a writer of many hit songs, had strongly denied the allegations, showing up at a police station last month for questioning to prove his innocence.
In a sit-down interview with Yonhap News TV last month, the 35-year-old star again denied any illegal drug use. “I have never used drugs, received or given drugs from or to anyone,” he said, referring to negative drug test results.
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K-pop star G-Dragon questioned by South Korean police for alleged drug use
A series of drug charge arrests, including of chaebol heirs and celebrities, has prompted authorities to vigorously pursue a crackdown on narcotics and increase customs inspections.
