G-Dragon, a member of BIG BANG, is currently courting controversy after it was reported that he has been has recently made headlines due to his booking on charges related to drug use. According to The Korea Herald, the singer, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, was booked by the Incheon Metropolitan Police on October 25 for allegedly breaching South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act.
Amid the unfolding events, netizens have revisited G-Dragon’s past social media posts, with particular attention given to a photo he uploaded approximately three years ago. In March 2020, G-Dragon shared a series of images on his Instagram account, one of which featured a yellow smiling face sticker on the tongue. This seemingly innocuous image raised eyebrows because it bore a striking resemblance to the design often associated with LSD, an illegal hallucinogenic drug. Speculations quickly emerged, suggesting that G-Dragon might have had a connection to drug use. Amid the ongoing drugs related controversy, this picture has resurfaced on the internet.
The controversy surrounding this social media post triggered debates among online communities. Some critics pointed to G-Dragon’s previous run-in with the law, referencing his investigation and prosecution in 2011 for marijuana use, as evidence that his sharing of an image evoking drugs was a thoughtless action, even when he had been cleared of drug allegations. In defence of their idol, G-Dragon’s fans had offered explanations at that time, claiming that the image was part of a campaign to raise awareness about eradicating drug use. However, G-Dragon himself remained silent and did not provide any further explanation, allowing the controversy to
eventually fade away.
Now, three years after the contentious photo was posted, G-Dragon faces a fresh legal predicament. Specific details regarding the types of drugs involved in this case have not been disclosed yet.
Amid the unfolding events, netizens have revisited G-Dragon’s past social media posts, with particular attention given to a photo he uploaded approximately three years ago. In March 2020, G-Dragon shared a series of images on his Instagram account, one of which featured a yellow smiling face sticker on the tongue. This seemingly innocuous image raised eyebrows because it bore a striking resemblance to the design often associated with LSD, an illegal hallucinogenic drug. Speculations quickly emerged, suggesting that G-Dragon might have had a connection to drug use. Amid the ongoing drugs related controversy, this picture has resurfaced on the internet.
The controversy surrounding this social media post triggered debates among online communities. Some critics pointed to G-Dragon’s previous run-in with the law, referencing his investigation and prosecution in 2011 for marijuana use, as evidence that his sharing of an image evoking drugs was a thoughtless action, even when he had been cleared of drug allegations. In defence of their idol, G-Dragon’s fans had offered explanations at that time, claiming that the image was part of a campaign to raise awareness about eradicating drug use. However, G-Dragon himself remained silent and did not provide any further explanation, allowing the controversy to
eventually fade away.
Now, three years after the contentious photo was posted, G-Dragon faces a fresh legal predicament. Specific details regarding the types of drugs involved in this case have not been disclosed yet.
