According to South Korean media, on June 2, Seodaemun District Police, Seoul completed the initial investigation process, transferring the files of PSY and 5 related people, including a professor from a university hospital in Seoul who prescribed medicine for the male singer.
This group includes the male singer, 3 medical staff from a university hospital in Seoul and 2 company employees. Currently, all 6 people are on bail.
Functional agencies believe that PSY was prescribed two types of psychotropic drugs Xanax and Stilnox in the period 2022-2025 without directly going to the hospital for examination as prescribed.
After receiving the prescription, the male rapper was accused of asking someone else, including the manager, to receive the medicine instead.
Xanax and Stilnox are medications commonly used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Due to their high risk of addiction, the prescription and dispensing of these medications must follow strict procedures, in which patients are required to be examined directly by a doctor.
According to the Law on Medical Services of Korea, the act of receiving prescription drugs through intermediaries is punishable by a maximum of 1 year in prison or a fine of 10 million won (173 million VND).
Despite becoming globally famous thanks to the hit "Gangnam Style", PSY has also been involved in legal scandals many times in his career.
In 2001, the male artist was fined for releasing a music product whose content was considered inconsistent with Korean cultural standards at that time.
Also in this year, PSY continued to face scandals when he was arrested on charges of possessing and using marijuana. The male artist later admitted the violation, saying that the use of the banned substance took place during a period of pressure from the process of releasing a new album and preparing to enlist. Finally, PSY was fined 5 million won (86 million VND).
In addition, in the 2000s, PSY was also investigated in connection with suspicion of evading military service, a particularly sensitive issue for male artists in Korea.
PSY, real name Park Jae Sang, born in 1977, is one of the most successful K-pop stars in the international market. The song "Gangnam Style" once created a global phenomenon and currently has more than 5.9 billion views on YouTube.
In addition, the male artist is also known for hits such as "Gentleman", "Hangover" and "Daddy". In 2019, PSY founded the entertainment company P Nation, marking a shift to the role of producer and executive of the entertainment business.
