G-DRAGON of K-pop boy group BIGBANG denied using any illicit drugs.
Previously on October 25, Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency booked G-DRAGON for violating the Narcotics Control Act.
It was revealed that one woman who works at a private adult entertainment bar located in Gangnam, Seoul, told the police about G-DRAGON's drug use.
Then on October 27, G-DRAGON released a statement through his attorney regarding his alleged drug use.
In his statement, G-DRAGON said, "This is Kwon Ji-yong (G-DRAGON's real name). First, I would like to clarify that I have not used drugs. I also would like to let everybody know that I have nothing to do with the recent violation of the Narcotics Control Act reports."
He added, "However, I'm fully aware how concerned many are. So, I will cooperate with the police and their investigation with sincerity."
G-DRAGON had in fact been questioned for an alleged use of marijuana in 2011.
At that time, he was spotted smoking marijuana at an after-party that BIGBANG was hosting in Japan.
Although his urine test came back negative, his hair test posted faintly positive results; he admitted to the use.
Back then, he explained that he had smoked marijuana without being aware of the substance he had consumed, and prosecutors dropped his case.
G-DRAGON later claimed on a TV show that he had been heavily intoxicated when he was offered to take a drag of what he thought was a regular cigarette by a guest at the party.
He said, "I've never been exposed to marijuana, so I had no idea what it smelt like either. When I was offered to smoke it, I couldn't tell whether it was marijuana or tobacco."
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