"Drugs? Full Body Hair Removal? Kwon Jiyong Firmly Denies Allegations"

"Honestly Upset About Being Involved in Drugs," Expresses Regret
Responds Cautiously to Criticism of Excessive Words and Gestures: "Because I'm Flexible"
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Singer G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong), who is suspected of drug use, has strongly denied allegations of drug use and attempts to destroy evidence against him. As much attention has been focused on the case even before the investigation results are out, analysts suggest that his assertion of innocence appears to be an attempt to steer the case in his favor.

On the 13th, Kwon reiterated his innocence regarding the drug use allegations in an interview with Yonhap News TV. He said, "I have never used drugs, nor have I exchanged them with anyone," adding, "If drug substances were detected in my body, that would be even more strange."

Regarding the entertainment venue manager who claimed to have found suspicious packaging in the restroom Kwon used last December, he said, "There is no relation at all," expressing doubt about the credibility of her statement.

Some have pointed out that Kwon's words and gestures seem excessive or awkward compared to the past. He explained, "I have been suffering from an obsession, not quite a compulsion, to speak responsibly with every word, so I try to think carefully and recall memories when I speak, which has made the process take longer at times," adding, "I was trying to answer sincerely and honestly, even to light questions."

Kwon also expressed, "Given the nature of my profession, it is naturally something I have to endure that people judge me based only on my public image," but he also admitted, "Honestly, I am upset about being implicated in this case."

Singer G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong), who is accused of drug use, is answering questions from the press as he appears at Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station on the afternoon of the 6th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, Kwon was also embroiled in allegations that he underwent full-body hair removal to destroy evidence. On the 10th, reports emerged that during the first police investigation of G-Dragon on the 6th, authorities tried to collect hair and other body hair for detailed analysis, but most of his body hair, except for his head hair, had been removed.

However, Kwon's side issued an official statement the same day, calling the reports of full-body hair removal "clear falsehoods," and stated, "This case saw the court dismiss a communication warrant due to lack of evidence, and no search and seizure warrant for hair or other samples was issued."

They added, "Nevertheless, G-Dragon voluntarily appeared to swiftly clarify the truth and resolve suspicions to reduce confusion, actively cooperating with the investigation by submitting urine, hair, as well as fingernail and toenail samples. He also clearly expressed his willingness to voluntarily provide additional leg hair beyond what the police requested."

Attorney Park Seong-bae interpreted on the 14th on YTN's 'News Live' that Kwon's decision to participate in media interviews stems from the fact that, as a singer who has garnered significant attention and international popularity, he judged that regardless of the investigation results, asserting his innocence in various ways would help him steer the case favorably.

Regarding the hair removal allegations, Attorney Park explained that even repeated dyeing or bleaching of hair cannot avoid positive results in detailed drug tests. He said, "Kwon requested a detailed hair analysis. While some substances may be lost with repeated dyeing or bleaching, it is not enough to change a positive result to negative," adding, "Hair typically grows about 1 cm per month, so it can confirm drug use up to about a year prior."

Detailed analyses can also be requested using eyebrows and fingernails. Attorney Park said, "Fingernails grow about 0.1 mm per day, so they can confirm drug use up to about 5 to 6 months prior. Even if hair is removed, short body hair remains on areas like the arms. Unlike hair, this body hair does not grow quickly and remains in a resting phase, so drug substances from 2 to 3 years ago can also be detected."

Attorney Park added, "If all detailed tests come back negative, it means Kwon is cooperating significantly with the investigation, but the police may still request additional detailed analyses," and "It is likely that additional detailed analyses will be requested, and related witness statements will be pursued concurrently."

Meanwhile, Kwon was booked without detention on the 25th of last month on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. He voluntarily appeared at the Incheon Police Agency's Narcotics Crime Investigation Division on the 6th and has completely denied the allegations.

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