Don Spike Speaks Out 4 Years After Drug Conviction and Exit From Showbiz: "I Won't Repeat the Same Mistake"

Composer and broadcaster Don Spike, who served a prison sentence for drug use and was expelled from the entertainment industry, has spoken out about his current status and feelings directly for the first time in four years.

On September 10, Don Spike posted on his social media, saying, "Hello after a long time. I have spent time reflecting on the faults I committed four years ago and looking back on my past life." He added, "It was a precious time to resolve how I will live the rest of my life so that I do not repeat the same mistakes."

He continued, "With the help of good people, I am preparing for a new beginning in Gampo, a beautiful coastal area in Gyeongju," and added, "I will do my best to ensure I do not disappoint the expectations and support of many people."

On September 9, he had previously shared a photo of a signboard bearing his own name, signaling the opening of a restaurant.

Don Spike, who was previously loved by the public as a "meat master," was arrested at the scene in September 2022 at a hotel in Gangnam, Seoul, on charges of possessing and administering methamphetamine. He was sent to trial on charges including purchasing approximately 45 million won worth of methamphetamine across nine occasions from December 2021 and administering it 14 times. He was also charged with handing over methamphetamine and ecstasy to others on seven occasions and possessing about 20 grams of methamphetamine. It was also confirmed that he had previous convictions for the same offense, causing great shock.

After being sentenced to two years in prison and completing his sentence in March 2025, Don Spike plans to end his period of self-reflection and return to the food service industry through the opening of this restaurant in Gyeongju.

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Reporter Kang Sun-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)
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