YG Entertainment released an official statement regarding G-Dragon’s having been caught smoking marijuana. The official statement contains the story in the perspective of YG Entertainment and G-Dragon. The response seems to respond to the reactions of the Korean public. Besides shock, the Korean public had several questions of why G-Dragon’s punishment was so lenient.
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“YGE State of Emergency”: From G-Dragon & Marijuana, Daesung’s Car Accident, to Stocks
YG Entertainment is in a state of emergency because of the mishaps that have been occurring lately, that started with Daesung’s unfortunate accident. Big Bang’s G-Dragon has caused shockwaves due to his smoking marijuana. He is currently under the suspension of indictment (which is basically a warning) for smoking marijuana in Japan. According to a representative of the prosecutor’s office, “On June 15, there was a search-and-seizure and the urine test at that time had come out negative, in July a hair drug test turned out positive.”
G-Dragon’s "Suspension of Indictment for Smoking Marijuana"
Currently Big Bang’s G-Dragon has caused shock waves because of the fact that he was seen smoking marijuana and had positive results for a hair drug test. On October 5, According to the prosecutor Kim Hwe Jong of the Seoul “Serious Crime Squad” department (This department takes care of serious crimes such as drugs etc.), “Currently G-Dragon is under the suspension of indictment for the suspicion of smoking marijuana.” (Basically, G-Dragon did smoke marijuana, but taking into consideration several factors the prosecutor’s office is not giving him a serious charge, he is not being indicted.)
Mnet to Air Hallyu Dream Concert
Mnet M Countdown has tweeted their performance list, however, the usual show will be missing in action this week. What is a music lover to do? Don’t “Keep Your Head Down”, say “Hello” to the Hallyu Dream Concert 2011!
me2day: G-Dragon Responds to Seungri’s Coke Photo with Lemonade Bottles
On Sept. 28, G-Dragon posted a goofy photo of himself holding what looks to be lemonade bottles with the caption, “Hey Seungri, this tastes a lot better.” In the photo posted on his me2day account, G-Dragon is seen clutching onto four bottles of lemonade with a funny facial expression, showing off his playful side.
Choreographers Select The Best Idols of 2011
K-Pop is mostly made from performances, the performances of the songs are what make the fans gain interest about idol groups. But what do the professional choreographers think of their performances? Big Bang was chosen as the best performing group, Big Bang received eight votes out of 27 votes.
G-Dragon Chooses Kim Min Hee as "Best Fashionista"
Big Bang’s G-Dragon chose actress Kim Min Hee as the best fashionista during an appearance on "Style Magazine," produced by cable network OnStyle. He said, "Kim Min Hee nuna (referring to older female friend) can pull off any style well. Everytime I see her, I always feel that she exudes a unique appeal. Although she’s a woman, I find her really handsome, really cool."
He continued, "There will be times when she’s boyish, times when she’s innocent and pure, and then there’re times when she’s sexy too. It depends on the circumstances she’s in, she pulls off all kinds of styles and is never out of place nor boring."
Celebrity Lookalikes on SBS “Hallyu Olympics” Cause Studio to Erupt into Laughter
On September 13, SBS aired “Hallyu Olympics,” the first Hallyu Cover Contest, where contestants came out and imitated their favorite artists’ songs and dances, as well as actors’ famous scenes. On this day, 22 teams from six different countries (Korea, United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and South Africa) competed against each other.
SNSD, Wonder Girls, T-ara, and IU Will Face Stiff Competition This Fall
The months of October and November are jam-packed with superstar idols releasing new albums. Among those talented idol groups are SNSD, Wonder Girls, T-ara, and IU as they will be head to head competition. Along with those popular female idols G-Dragon as well as Super Star K2’s developing stars are preparing their own albums set within the same time frame as everyone else.
G-Dragon Gets a New Tattoo
Big Bang leader G-Dragon is known as a trendsetter, with music and fashion. Many fans already know that G-Dragon has three tattoos. But how about a fourth?