South Korean musician G-Dragon, additionally a member of the Okay-pop boyband Large Bang, has denied allegations of drug use in opposition to him.

Right now (October 27), G-Dragon – actual identify is Kwon Ji-yong – denied claims of unlawful drug use in a press release that was launched via his lawyer, as seen by South Korean information outlet The Korea Occasions.

“I’ve by no means used medication,” mentioned the 35-year-old singer. “I’ll actively and extra sincerely cooperate with the police investigation since I do know properly that many individuals are fearful about me.”

G-Dragon’s assertion denying the claims come only a day after the singer was booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police. The Large Bang member is at the moment beneath investigation for allegedly breaching South Korea’s Narcotics Management Act, per The Korea Herald.

On the similar time, the police have additionally mentioned that the Okay-pop idol’s case is unrelated to a different ongoing drug investigation that has been linked to fashionable actor Lee Solar-kyun.

In the meantime, the companies of a number of Okay-pop acts have denied any rumours of hyperlinks to the latest spate of drug-related investigations within the Korean leisure business.

The Okay-pop companies which have launched statements denying hyperlinks embrace Large Hit Music (dwelling to BTS), Supply Music (LE SSERAFIM) and CUBE Leisure ((G)I-DLE).

The drug allegations involving G-Dragon and Lee Solar-kyun is the most recent of such instances in 2023, following a high-profile investigation into Hellbound actor Yoo Ah-in earlier this 12 months.

Yoo was later dropped from season two of Hellbound, together with his position of Jung Jin-su being recast with Kim Sung-cheol of Our Beloved Summer season fame.