Yang Hyun Suk, founder and former CEO of YG Entertainment, has been indicted by the South Korean Public Ministry for trying to cover up a K-Pop idol’s drug use with money. The information is from the Yonhap News agency, according to the Koreaboo website. The post claims that Yang Hyun Suk will be on trial soon.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutor announced on Monday, June 7, that he had violated additional punishment laws for specific crimes due to the threat of retaliation to cover up the initial offense of drug use. According to investigations, Yang Hyun Suk attempted to alter the testimony of a witness before the Civil Rights and Anti-Corruption Commission. The witness (and the complainant) made a statement about a drug purchase made by artist BI in 2016.
The case has been under investigation since June 2020. BI had previously admitted in a letter to fans that he wanted to try drugs due to some negative events in his life.
However, he denied actual use and was acquitted of the charges at that time.
This is not the first time that YG Entertainment has been involved in a scandal.
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In 2019, Seungri from BigBang group was investigated for a prostitution and drug scheme. He left the agency and the K-Pop group that year, and was even arrested. Today, Seungri is enlisted in the South Korean military, but in early 2021 he received his ninth indictment during the seventh hearing of his case.
in other news related to YG Entertainment, one of the most recognized entertainment companies, is at the center of a scandal related to drugs and sex, especially sensitive topics in South Korea. This company being the creator of BLACKPINK, who is currently experiencing an especially good time in his career and also represents iKon, Winner, BigBang, 2NE1, and CL.
YG also organizes actors in addition to groups and singers.
The artists are clearly seeking relocation to other offices. “Other agencies are offering special conditions. When changing agencies, artists will have a lawyer to cancel the contract with YG,” an industry person according to AllKPop.
