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On April 24, MBC's "PD Note" reported on Park Bom's drug scandal, raising a doubt that she had escaped the punishment illegally. Well, it's an old issue, you know. The female k-pop star was mixed up in a drug scandal years ago. At the time, the police even didn't prosecute her, and there was a lot of controversy over it. Actually, "PD Note" reported nothing new about the drug scandal. That's why many people wondered why MBC had brought up the old issue again. By the way, after the broadcast, an unexpected controversy arose over Park Bom's real age. While reporting on Park Bom's drug scandal, the production crew of "PD Note" showed the caption that read "31 years old at that time". Park Bom was mixed up in a drug scandal in 2010, and if the caption were correct, yeah, it means she was born in 1979, while it's written that she was born in 1984 on her profile. After the broadcast, some people began to attack ...

You know, on July 20, BIGBANG TOP's final trial was held at the Seoul Central District Court, and as a result, he was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years. And the prosecution imposed him to pay 12,000 won in restitution for his crime. He could lodge an appeal against the decision of the court within in a week, but he didn't. Then, how about the female trainee who smoked marijuana with TOP? Yeah, Han Seohee, who has appeared in MBC's audition program "Great Birth". She smoked marijuana with TOP at his house a total of 4 times in October, 2016. And other than that, she smoked marijuana 3 more times in 2016, while she also tried LSD(lysergic acid diethylamide). Unlike TOP, who doesn't have previous convictions for smoking marijuana, she was placed under arrest right after being charged with smoking marijuana. And as a result, he was given a 3-year jail sentence suspended for four years. And the prosecution imposed her to pay 870,000...

BIGBANG's TOP, who has been charged with smoking marijuana and said he will gladly accept any punishment didn't lodge an appeal against the decision of the court. On July 20, BIGBANG TOP's final trial was held at the Seoul Central District Court, and as a result, he was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years. And the prosecution imposed him to pay 12,000 won in restitution for his crime. He could lodge an appeal against the decision of the court within in a week, but he didn't, according to the court officials on July 28. Why do you think TOP didn't lodge an appeal against the decision of the court, then? Well, basically, it's because he deeply regrets what he did and feels ashamed of himself. He knows he did a great wrong and disappointed his fans bitterly. According to the officials, he feels so sorry for all the people who've been supporting him for a long time. He didn't want to disappoint people around him again by lodgin...

On July 20, BIGBANG TOP's final trial was held at the Seoul Central District Court. You know, he has been charged with smoking marijuana, and at his first trial held on June 29, the idol star was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years. And the prosecution also imposed him to pay 12,000 won in restitution for his crime. As a result, his sentence was not changed. At his final trial, he was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years. And the prosecution imposed him to pay 12,000 won in restitution for his crime. So, TOP will not go to jail, but the idol star, who was serving as a conscripted policeman before being charged with smoking marijuana has to be examined if he is qualified for a conscripted policeman. If he passes the examination, he returns to his unit, and if not, he has to fulfill military duty as a public service worker. Meanwhile, TOP, has been rushed to the emergency room due to a drug overdose looked healthy, but he still h...

In the morning on June 29, BIGBANG TOP's trial was held at the Seoul Central District Court. You know, he has been charged with smoking marijuana. The idol star, who has been rushed to the emergency room due to a drug overdose looked healthy, but he had a distressed look on his face. Before entering the courtroom, he read a written apology in front of crowds of reporters. He was with three lawyers. I apologize to all the people who were hurt and disappointed because of me. I was stupid. I suffered from mental depression and sleep disorders for a long time, and my unstable mental state made me make a big mistake. I made a mistake on the spur of the moment. I know I disappointed so many people. I'm ashamed of myself. This will never happen again, and I will gladly accept any punishment. And I want to say sorry to my mother. At the trial, TOP's lawyer said "When he was in a very stressful and anxious state due to his mental depression and worries about enlistme...

The prosecution appealed the sentence on a female trainee who smoked marijuana with TOP. You know, the female trainee, Han Seo Hee, who has appeared in MBC's audition program "Great Birth", was was sentenced to 3 years in prison with 4 years of probation, but the prosecution filed for an appeal on the grounds that the first court ruling was too weak. There is a good chance that she will stand trial again, but nobody can be sure if she will be sentenced with stronger penalty. What the prosecution is insisting is that she should receive jail sentence instead of probation. Actually, the prosecution's appeal could have an influence on TOP because he and Han Seo Hee are accomplices. TOP, who's currently in the hospital will stand trial on June 29. Meanwhile, Han Seo Hee smoked marijuana with TOP at his house a total of 4 times in October, 2016. And other than that, she smoked marijuana 3 more times in 2016, while she also tried LSD(lysergic acid diethylamide)....

The female trainee who smoked marijuana with BIGBANG's TOP was sentenced to 3 years in prison with 4 years of probation. You know, she is Han Seo Hee, who has appeared in MBC's audition program "Great Birth". She smoked marijuana with TOP at his house a total of 4 times in October, 2016. And other than that, she smoked marijuana 3 more times in 2016, while she also tried LSD(lysergic acid diethylamide). Unlike TOP, who doesn't have previous convictions for smoking marijuana, she was placed under arrest right after being charged with smoking marijuana. The judge said she committed a serious crime but gave her a 4-year suspended sentence because she admitted all the charges and regretted her wrongdoings. She should take drugs education lessons for 120 hours and pay the penalty tax estimated at 870,000 won. TOP, who's currently in the hospital will stand trial on June 29. <K-pop Secret Vol.1: 40 Korean Stars’ Real Personality> K-pop Secret Vol.1...

Many k-pop fans should be so shocked now. You know, BIGBANG's TOP, who's currently serving as a conscripted policeman has recently been charged with smoking marijuana, and he has admitted most of the charges. After then, the police decided to change his role and move him from PR department to the police squad because he broke the police regulations and he's unsuitable for taking on duties. By the way, on June 6, TOP has been rushed to the emergency room, while there are a lot of rumors about it. So, what do you think is the truth? Q. Was he really unconscious? On June 6, TOP's fellows tried to shake him out of sleep, but he didn't wake up. Yes, he was unconscious and he just responded to a very strong stimulus. When he was rushed to the emergency room, his pupils were contracted and his blood pressure rose dangerously. And he showed difficulty in breathing due to hypoxia. His condition was very serious. The medical team took emergency measures and his ...

The prosecution has recently decided to charge TOP of BIGBANG with smoking marijuana. He has admitted most of the charges. By the way, the bigger problem is that the idol star, who's currently serving as a conscripted policeman is in danger of being kicked out of the police. According to the police official, the police decided to change his role and move him from PR department to the police squad because he broke the police regulations and he's unsuitable for taking on duties. You know, all healthy Korean men have to serve in the military for about two years, while there are some different ways to fulfill the duty. And TOP applied to join the police because it is one of the easiest ways to fulfill military duty. Not all the conscripted policemen but some of them who have artistic talents just like TOP can fulfill their duties by playing musical instruments or singing. Yeah, in PR department. They don't receive as hard training as ordinary soldiers, while conscripte...

BIGBANG's T.O.P has been charged with smoking marijuana. It's a shocking news, huh? The idol star, who's currently serving as a conscripted policeman smoked marijuana in October 2016. After the news was reported on June 1, YG Entertainment made an official announcement and apologized for the idol star's wrong behavior, stating, "Before beginning his duty as a conscripted policeman, he was prosecuted by the police, and he has admitted most of the charges. He deeply regrets what he did. We're sorry to have caused you so much anxiety". Well, then, are you curious about how he was caught by the police and who he was with when he smoked marijuana? Ok, at first, TOP was not the police's target. Actually, the police arrested a drug dealer and the drug dealer gave TOP's name. Yeah, he said he sold marijuana to the idol star. TOP smoked marijuana 4 times at his house from October 9-12, and he was with a woman in her 20s. She is a k-pop trainee, and w...

On November 3, YG Entertainment vehemently denied its relevance to "Choi Soon Sil Gate" through an official statement. Let's see what YG announced first. 1. It's not true Jang Siho has worked in YG Entertainment. 2. Psy is never acquainted with Jang Siho. They've never even met, and they don't know each other. 3. Psy is not a member of Whirl Wind Soccer Club. Well, YG made the official announcement to  retort an argument against Korean lawmaker Ahn Minsuk, who appeared on tbs' "Kim Eujun's news factory" on November 3.  Check out what he said on the program. "There are suspicious circumstances that Choi Soon Sil and her sister's daughter Jang Siho have tried to seize power in the entertainment world. 10 years ago, Choi Soon Sil and her sister Choi Soon Deuk treated the members of Whirl Wind Soccer Club to meals, while many popular entertainers are in the club. That's how they made connections with entertainers. And C...

It has been more than a month since 2NE1's Park Bom was mixed up in a drug scandal, but people are still hotly debating the issue, while YG is keeping its silence. On July 1, after the case was known to the public, Yang Hyun Suk, a representative of YG entertainment, explained about the case to protect his sisterlike Park Bom. However, some people criticized that his explanation was just a emotional appeal, and it looks that Yang Hyun Suk made things worse. After then, the suspicion surrounding Park Bom has been becoming amplified, but YG commented nothing about the case.   As I mentioned through this article , in 2010, Park Bom received 82 pills of amphetamines by air mail, which is prohibited in Korea, but the prosecution even didn't prosecute Park Bom and it is suspected that YG and the prosecution are having an inappropriate relationship. Some people are expressing their anger at the case, saying that it certainly is a corruption scandal, while other people are giv...

2NE1's Park Bom has been mixed up in a drug scandal. Many of you should be surprised a lot at the news. Let's talk about the truth of Park Bom's drug scandal. Q. Did Park Bom violate Korean narcotics law? A. Yes. In 2010, she received 82 pills of amphetamines by air mail. It was discovered by the customs officer. Amphetamine is a prohibited drug in Korea because it is regarded as having hallucinogenic effects. Q. Why did she take amphetamines? A. When she was a high school student, she saw her friend's death. After that, she had difficulties in controlling her feelings. She had to receive counseling from a doctor of psychology and began to take amphetamine. It's legal to take amphetamine in the United States. Q. Why didn't the prosecution punish Park Bom for taking amphetamines? A. She submitted medical certificate and explained about her chronic disease. She didn't know that amphetamines are prohibited in Korea. Q. The prosecution said she...