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Seoul Police charged rapper Crown J without detention for smoking marijuana Sunday.
The 31-year-old, who’s real name is Kim Kei-hoon, is suspected of smoking the illegal drug on several occasions at his house in Atlanta, the United States, according to police.
A police investigation team arrested the pop artist upon his arrival at Incheon International Airport on Dec. 2, and carried out tests on him to look for evidence of drug taking, according to a police report.
The report noted that Crown J had been buying the drug from international sources since May 2010 while residing in Atlanta, The police are now looking for further information.
Meanwhile, Crown J said in the police interview that he had smoked marijuana on “only one or two occasions.”
Debuted in 2006, Crown J has so far released three albums and three singles, including “I’m Good,” in 2009.
He gained media attention in 2008 through appearing on the MBC reality show “We Got Married.”
In 2009, he flew to the United States in order to expand his musical career and until recently has been working on his new album in Atlanta.
The news of Crown J’s alleged activities comes as a double blow to many as it was revealed only a day after a TV actor’s arrest for drug use.
Actor Kim Sung-min was arrested at his apartment Friday for possessing methamphetamine.
Kim admitted that he purchased the drug from overseas and used it here regularly, the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s office said.
He also said Saturday in a Twitter message that he was “deeply sorry for those who have been hurt and disappointed in me, including my family members and loved ones.”
The prosecutors are now investigating his case further to find out where he obtained the drugs, which
Kim had been playing a high-profile character in KBS’s popular show “Happy Sunday ― The Qualities of a Man,” gaining a good-hearted reputation amongst the public with the reality show.
But, the KBS production team announced recently that they would drop him from the show following his arrest, and they edited him out of the prerecorded episode which aired Sunday.
Kim also appeared in various television dramas, such as “What’s for Dinner,” and “Glory of the Family.”
News of his arrest immediately hit the headlines over the weekend and sparked a flood of Internet comments.
Meanwhile, some of his colleagues, including singer Seo In-gook, left messages on Kim’s Twitter, which is now triggering further frenzied reactions on the Internet.
Seo, the winner of reality show “Superstar K,” wrote on Kim’s Twitter, “Cheer up, I still respect you …”
“I trust you, love you … cheer up because we’re here,” a TV presenter also wrote.
An Internet blogger described the comments as “totally unacceptable,” adding that they encourage the legalization of drug use, and cause public uproar.
Source: Oh Kyu-wook @ The Korea Herald
I guess some bitter Korean with whom Crown J smoked must have tattled him. o_O
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Date: 2010-12-07 05:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-07 05:38 pm (UTC)... How is this within the jurisdiction of the Korean police? I am confused.
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Date: 2010-12-07 06:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-07 06:52 pm (UTC)"There are different kinds of jurisdiction, and it can be based on your
nationality or where the offense occurred, among other things. I guess
they are claiming jurisdiction due to his nationality."
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Date: 2010-12-07 05:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-07 05:40 pm (UTC)I guess some bitter Korean with whom Crown J smoked must have tattled him. o_O
guess this person forgot that snitches get stiches, and talkers get walkers.
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Date: 2010-12-07 07:53 pm (UTC)A+
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Date: 2010-12-07 05:43 pm (UTC)Damn that other dude had meth? That shit will fuck you up. Googleimage "faces of meth".
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Date: 2010-12-07 05:46 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2010-12-07 05:45 pm (UTC)What a bastard
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Date: 2010-12-07 05:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-07 05:56 pm (UTC)Korea ... i can't ...
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Date: 2010-12-07 06:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-07 06:10 pm (UTC)I will only understand this case against him if it turns out he shared the Weed with Koreans IN KOREA. If it was outside of the country in his home in ATL then...wth is going on.
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Date: 2010-12-07 07:07 pm (UTC)Re: Whats weed called where your at
Date: 2010-12-07 06:20 pm (UTC)weed, mary jane, marijuana
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Date: 2010-12-07 07:09 pm (UTC)guess they won't be happy until he commits suicide.
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Date: 2010-12-07 07:23 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2010-12-07 08:00 pm (UTC)And speaking of drug scandals, did anyone ever hear a confirmation that Taegoon was that one ~alleged~ singer caught with drugs(i forget if it was meth or heroin)? Because I'm dying to know if I should keep hoping to see his sunshine smile again or not ;___;
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Date: 2010-12-07 09:41 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2010-12-07 11:41 pm (UTC)For something with "lower risk" like pot, you could probably argue it out. But for high risk and dangerous drugs like meth, letting people do what they want with their bodies means allowing it to be legally sold, which means the entire population is in danger. Its highly addictive, and destroys the cells of the body itself (as opposed to mere hallucinogenic effects like what smoking pot will do). meth isn't even legal in Netherlands.
Though minors WILL find ways to get them no matter what legislation you slap on it, there's no need to make it easier by making it available in stores.
I don't think there's such a thing as 'keeping it to themselves'. at the very least, you're going to emotionally affect the people close to you. some people don't take drugs responsibly and might even affect total strangers by their rash decisions while on drugs. I suppose its the same reasoning as putting a limit on the amount of alcohol people consume, except with drugs, even a small amount can bring about the effects, so putting a cap on it is more difficult. its easier to just ban the substance and use of entirely.
And I know you weren't trying to be rude, but what you said might be offensive to someone who has dealt with drug abuse of a family member/friend ^_^
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Date: 2010-12-08 02:05 am (UTC)