Actor Lee Seon-gyun (48), who was booked on drug use charges, was summoned by the police on the 28th. It has been six days since he was booked as a suspect.


Lee, who is accused of marijuana and psychotropic substances under the Narcotics Control Act, appeared at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division office of the Incheon Police Agency located at the Nonhyeon Police Station in Incheon on the afternoon of the 28th. This is the first time he has appeared in public since the incident occurred.


Meeting with reporters in front of the police station, Lee said, "I sincerely apologize for causing great disappointment to many people by being involved in such an unfortunate matter," and added, "I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation with a truthful attitude." He continued, "I am sorry to my family who are enduring this painful moment," and "Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone."


Lee Seon-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug charges, appeared on the afternoon of the 28th at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division office of the Incheon Police Agency located in Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station, responding to questions from the press. Photo by Park Hye-sook/hsp0664@

Lee Seon-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug charges, appeared on the afternoon of the 28th at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division office of the Incheon Police Agency located in Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station, responding to questions from the press. Photo by Park Hye-sook/hsp0664@

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On that day, dressed in a suit, Lee got out of a black van and bowed his head several times to express his apology. When asked by reporters, "Do you admit the charges? What parts will you clarify during the investigation?" Lee briefly replied, "I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation."


The police plan to conduct drug tests on Lee to determine whether he used drugs, as well as the types and frequency. The police also obtained a search warrant from the court that day and seized Lee's mobile phone and vehicle.



Lee is suspected of using various types of drugs, including marijuana, at the Seoul residence of A (29, female), a manager of an entertainment establishment, since early this year. Earlier, the police detected Lee's involvement while confirming intelligence that drugs were being distributed at a membership-only room salon in Gangnam, Seoul.


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