Lee Sun-gyun, body search and seizure on 'drug charges' → cell phone forensics

Actor Lee Sun-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug use, is being exposed in detail. Ahead of Lee Seon-gyun's summons, the police begin to secure evidence through body searches and cell phone forensics.

On the 24th, the Incheon Police Agency's drug crime investigation unit booked Lee Seon-gyun without detention on the charge of psychotropic drugs in addition to marijuana under the Narcotics Management Act. Police believe that Lee Seon-gyun misused not only drugs such as marijuana, but also anesthetics and sleeping pills used for medical purposes.

As Lee Sun-kyun has been converted into a suspect, the police will soon summon Lee Sun-kyun for questioning. Prior to this, in order to secure evidence and conduct interrogation smoothly, it is expected that Lee Seon-gyun's urine and hair will be collected through search and seizure and submitted to the National Forensic Service for analysis. In addition, Seon-kyun Lee's cell phone will be confiscated and a digital forensic investigation will be conducted.

The police announced that they had obtained specific clues about Lee Seon-gyun, who was an internal suspect, and had converted him into a suspect. At the same time, they had arrested Madam A (29, female) of the entertainment establishment. Lee Sun-kyun is suspected of taking marijuana and other drugs with Mr. A at Mr. A's home in Seoul. The police are investigating Lee Sun-kyun, believing he has used various types of drugs, not just marijuana.

In particular, Mr. A is the same person as the blackmailer who claims that Lee Seon-kyun has been continuously blackmailed and threatened. The exact reason why Mr. A threatened him is unknown, but the prevailing speculation is that it was a drug-related revelation, as Lee Sun-kyun is a top star. The police understand that Lee Seon-kyun was threatened by Mr. A and other gang members and gave them about 350 million won.

Ms. B, a female employee in her 20s who worked at the same entertainment establishment as Ms. A, was also booked without detention like Seon-gyun Lee. In addition, those who have been convicted of drug use include Mr. C, a third-generation chaebol family member, Mr. D, a singer trainee, and Mr. E, a composer who is close to Mr. D. However, the police said that the charges against Mr. C, D, and E were not specific.

In addition to this incident, there was also talk that Lee Sun-kyun was a VIP at an entertainment establishment that only 1% of people entered. In one news report, an entertainment company official said of Lee Seon-gyu, “He came here often,” and “Usually no one comes.” I don't know what happens in the room. It caused a stir when it reported an interview saying, “Something bigger could explode.”

Lee Sun-gyun, body search and seizure on 'drug charges' → cell phone forensics
Currently, Lee Sun-kyun has neither admitted nor denied the drug use charges. In a phone call with Ten Asia, lawyer Park Seong-cheol of Jipyong Law Firm was asked whether Lee Sun-kyun admits or denies the charges, and only said once again, "We will faithfully undergo the police investigation." At the same time, when asked about the timing of the summons for police investigation, he added, "I have not been contacted directly yet," and "nothing has been decided at the moment."

Meanwhile, Lee Sun-kyun voluntarily withdrew from the drama 'No Way Out', which had been cast and scheduled to be filmed due to the aftermath of drug charges. In addition, the movies 'Escape: Project Silence' and 'Land of Happiness' are also paying attention to the direction of events in an awkward situation ahead of their release.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr