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G-Dragon (BIGBANG) drug controversy with sasaeng

2 months ago

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The claims regarding G-Dragon (BIGBANG) being involved in a drug controversy and sasaeng (obsessive fans) are partially accurate but require context. G-Dragon faced allegations of drug use in October 2023, but he was acquitted of all charges, as confirmed by multiple sources including AllKpop and Korea Times. Following his acquittal, G-Dragon has been actively involved in various professional endeavors, including being appointed as a visiting professor at KAIST and preparing for a global comeback. The term 'sasaeng' refers to overly obsessive fans who invade the privacy of K-pop idols, but there is no verified information linking sasaeng activities directly to the recent drug allegations against G-Dragon. Therefore, while the drug controversy did occur, it is important to note that G-Dragon was cleared of all charges, and the involvement of sasaeng fans in this context remains speculative and unverified.