Kim Hee-joong (58), Incheon Police Agency Chief, said at a meeting held on the 14th regarding G-Dragon's arrest, "There was a very specific tip regarding G-Dragon's alleged drug use," and "We conducted a general investigation based on the tip, but we did not find any crime." revealed. Commissioner Kim continued, “It is even more strange if there is a specific report but no investigation is conducted,” adding, “It is the police’s duty to initiate the investigation and state that there are no charges if there are no charges.”
Commissioner Kim also said of actor Lee Sun-kyun (48), "It is difficult to agree with the view that the investigation was evaluated as a poor investigation just because the analysis result came back negative," and added, "The investigation was conducted in accordance with laws and principles."
However, it is pointed out that the police omitted an explanation of an important issue. The police involved in this drug case got the wrong button from the start, and the fact that both Lee Sun-kyun and G-Dragon were involved in the investigation was made known through the media. This was a clear and fatal police mistake. Regardless of the exposure route, thorough security was not maintained in relation to the matter that was under internal investigation.
Accordingly, there was even talk in the industry at the time that premature leaks and reports continued due to jurisdictional disputes within the police. The police need to find out exactly how the information was leaked and take appropriate disciplinary action against those involved.
In the case of G-Dragon, he suffered greatly for about 7 weeks from the time the internal investigation was reported until next week when he will be cleared of charges. He is a celebrity whose image is his life. G-Dragon's image suffered overnight, and he received unnecessary criticism and speculation from the public.
In addition, there was speculation in the industry that he would be hit with a huge penalty related to government high school, and in this case, fans are raising their voices asking who and how G-Dragon can compensate for his damages.
When suspicions about his drug use became known last October, Lee Sun-gyun sued two people, including Mr. A and Mr. B, through his lawyer, saying, "I was threatened and 350 million won was ripped off regarding this incident." In relation to this, Mr. A claimed in a police investigation that he "received 300 million won in cash from Lee Seon-gyun" and that he also received threats from Mr. B, whose identity is unknown. The police plan to investigate Lee Seon-gyun as a victim of the blackmail case.
However, as the police are unable to identify Mr. B, no progress is being made regarding Lee Seon-kyun's blackmail case. The possibility that Mr. A created a fictitious person and made false statements is also increasing.
The police are taking the position that they will first investigate Lee Seon-gyun's blackmail case and then further investigate the drug use charges by combining them. However, considering the fact that Mr. A's statement, which is the core and beginning of this drug scandal, is highly likely to be false or exaggerated, and that he is reversing his statement, there is a growing view that it will be difficult for the police to prove Lee Sun-kyun's charges as well. Lee Seon-gyun also received a negative result from the National Forensic Service for all body hair.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr