K-Pop Star Cannabis Scandals Revealed
In the world of K-pop, where clean-cut images and flawless performances are the norm, scandals can shake things up dramatically. Recently, a series of cannabis-related incidents have caused a stir, involving some of the industry's biggest names. Here's a breakdown of the controversies surrounding Seungri, B.I, G-Dragon, Ju, and Hyuna.
Seungri, a member of the popular K-pop group Big Bang, found himself at the centre of the infamous Burning Sun scandal. The investigation uncovered sex crimes, drug distribution, collusion between club owners and police, and arranging prostitution. Amidst this turmoil, Seungri admitted to smoking weed and apologized for it publicly.
B.I, a K-pop rapper and former member of iKON, was involved in a cannabis scandal that led to his departure from the group. B.I admitted to purchasing and using marijuana, causing significant backlash within the Korean entertainment industry.
G-Dragon, another K-pop superstar, has been implicated in cannabis use incidents, facing strong public and media scrutiny over allegations of smoking weed. However, no direct legal consequences have been reported so far.
Ju, a former idol of the K-Pop boy band Wanna One, was found guilty of violating the Narcotics Control Act for marijuana possession and was sentenced to prison for two years. The charges filed against Ju include the purchase of 133 million won worth of marijuana on 161 occasions between 2016 and 2019, using cryptocurrency for the transactions.
However, it's important to note that the controversy surrounding Hyuna and E'Dawn's relationship was not about cannabis use but about their public relationship, which led to contract terminations with Cube Entertainment. Cannabis was not involved in their scandal according to available sources.
Here's a summary of the key points:
| Artist | Cannabis Scandal Details | Other Notes | |----------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Seungri | Admitted to weed use amid the larger Burning Sun scandal (sex crimes, drugs, corruption) | Apologized multiple times for marijuana use | | B.I | Admitted marijuana use, causing group departure | Significant backlash in industry | | G-Dragon | Alleged weed use, faced harsh public criticism | No direct legal consequences reported | | Ju | Found guilty of marijuana possession, sentenced to prison for two years | Pledged not to use marijuana again | | Hyuna & E'Dawn | Relationship scandal unrelated to cannabis | Public dating led to contract issues |
As the cannabis-related scandals continue to unfold, it's clear that the K-pop industry is facing a period of introspection and change. Making idols' romantic lives a scapegoat to make their careers look bad is unfair, and it's essential to separate the personal from the professional. The future of these artists, and the industry as a whole, remains to be seen.
References: [1] Koreaboo [2] Soompi [3] The Korea Herald [4] The Straits Times [5] NPR
In the K-pop industry, with its focus on clean-cut images and flawless performances, cannabis scandals involving celebrities like Seungri, B.I, G-Dragon, and Ju have caused a significant shift, sparking discussions about the industry's standards and ethics. Meanwhile, Hyuna and E'Dawn faced a relationship scandal unrelated to cannabis use, raising questions about the fairness of scrutinizing idols' personal lives.
