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Before the premier of his movie “Tazza – The hidden card,” TOP of BIGBANG was interviewed by the press. By the way, some movie journalists said he was one of the worst interviewees. Do you know why? In a word, he is a deep thinker. He is the one who gives a very serious answer to every question, and some of journalists didn’t like the way how he answered. Some said he pretends to be a real artist, while others said he is very arrogant. Well, I don’t agree with them, though. He is a person of an artistic turn of mind, and he has his own world. It never means he pretends to be something or he is arrogant. I’ve had an interview with him too, and what I felt about him is that he is faithful to his principles and he exactly knows what he’s doing.

BIGBANG's TOP is going to do his military service as a public service worker at the Yongsan Craft Museum. On January 26, the idol star, who had been charged with smoking marijuana and was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years at his final trial, showed up at the Yongsan-gu Office. With his face covered with a mask and a woolen hat, he didn't say anything to reporters, who were waiting for him. You know, he was serving as a conscripted policeman before being charged with smoking marijuana, but after the incident, the police judged that he's unfit for a conscripted policeman, considering his health and public opinion. He'd served as a conscripted policeman for 117 days, and he has to serve 520 more days as a public service worker. After arriving at the Yongsan-gu Office, TOP had a meeting with the one who is in charge of the Safety and Disaster department. They didn't use the department's office room to avoid reporters' eyes, and...

BIGBANG's TOP will begin to do his military service as a public service worker soon. The idol star, who had been charged with smoking marijuana and was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years at his final trial will start working as a public service worker at the Yongsan-gu Office on January 26. You know, he was serving as a conscripted policeman before being charged with smoking marijuana, but after the incident, the police judged that he's unfit for a conscripted policeman, considering his health and public opinion. Of course, even though TOP was judged unfit for a conscripted policeman, it doesn't mean he doesn't have to fulfill military duty. That's why he has to start working as a public service worker at the Yongsan-gu Office on January 26. He'd served as a conscripted policeman for 117 days, and he has 520 more days to serve.

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 was judged unfit for a conscripted policeman. On July 31, the police examined if TOP is qualified for a conscripted policeman and judged that he is unfit for the assignment. TOP, who has been charged with smoking marijuana was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years at his final trial. The idol star, who was serving as a conscripted policeman before being charged with smoking marijuana could return to his unit, but the problem was that he still couldn't gain stability. You know, TOP has been rushed to the emergency room due to a drug overdose, and he recently took a sick leave because of an anxiety disorder. The police judged that he is unfit for a conscripted policeman, considering his health and public opinion. Even though TOP was judged unfit for a conscripted policeman, it doesn't mean he doesn't have to fulfill military duty. He's served as a conscripted policeman for 117 days, and he has 520 more days to serve. So,...

It seems like BIGBANG's TOP, who has been rushed to the emergency room due to a drug overdose couldn't gain stability yet. According to the officials, the idol star is taking a sick leave because of an anxiety disorder. You know, he was serving as a conscripted policeman before being charged with smoking marijuana, and he has to be granted permission to take a leave of absence by the police. He submitted doctor's note and the written consent of a parent to take a sick leave. TOP is currently taking a rest at home, but he has to be examined if he is qualified for a conscripted policeman next week. If he passes the examination, he returns to his unit, and if not, he has to fulfill military duty in a different way. Meanwhile, TOP, who has been charged with smoking marijuana was given a 10-month jail sentence suspended for two years at his final trial, and he didn't lodge an appeal against the decision of the court. <K-pop Secret Vol.1: 40 Korean Stars’...

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...

BIGBANG's TOP, who left intensive care unit of Ewha Womans Univ. Mok-dong Hospital and moved to another hospital is doing well. According to the medical team on June 12, the idol star has to get treatment for about 2 weeks, but he's in fine condition. It is not decided yet when he will leave the hospital. Meanwhile, TOP, who has been charged with smoking marijuana was rushed to the emergency room due to a drug overdose on June 6. <K-pop Secret Vol.3: How and with whom Idols Date> K-pop Secret Vol.3 contains all the stories about k-pop idols’ date. The author, who has been working as a k-pop journalist since 2010 gives you answers to some questions about k-pop idols’ date such as “With whom they date?” “Why k-pop idols break up so soon?” and “How much dating experience do they have?” iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1225054564 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZV59B2

BIGBANG's TOP, who's been in Ewha Womans Univ. Mok-dong Hospital for 4 days is moving to another hospital. On June 9, TOP left intensive care unit of Ewha Womans Univ. Mok-dong Hospital. When he was leaving the intensive care unit, he was in a wheelchair and responded to reporters' questions with a brief statement, "I'm sorry". He's been laying still in the intensive care unit since he was rushed to the emergency room three days ago due to a drug overdose. Even though the idol star left intensive care unit, he has to receive mental treatment, and as I said before, there were two choices. He could move to the general ward of Ewha Womans Univ. Mok-dong Hospital or he could move to another hospital. At first, he though about moving to the general ward of Ewha Womans Univ. Mok-dong Hospital but he couldn't because the hospital doesn't have a room for one patient only. You know, TOP is a top star, and if he can't move to a hospital room for...

BIGBANG's TOP is going to leave intensive care unit of Ewha Womans Univ. Mok-dong Hospital soon. On June 9, the idol star's doctor told TOP's mother that it's ok for him to leave intensive care unit, which means he feels so much better now. You know, he's been laying still in the intensive care unit since he was rushed to the emergency room three days ago due to a drug overdose. However, his condition became better, and he can even walk now. After leaving intensive care unit, TOP should receive mental treatment, and he has two choices. He can move to the general ward of the hospital or he can move to another hospital.