B.I. Ex-IKON Is Sentenced 3 Years In Prison For Consuming Marijuana

JAKARTA - Singer Kim Hanbin or also known as B.I. underwent the first trial related to drug abuse and violations at the Seoul Central Court today, August 27.

B.I. was arrested for buying marijuana and LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) in 2016 and consuming marijuana.

At the hearing, the Prosecutor stated, "B.I. consumed marijuana three times in March 2016 and April 2016, and he also bought LSD at that time", Soompi reported.

B.I. acknowledged all allegations and responded, “I acknowledge all charges and reflect”. The day before, B.I. sent an apology letter to the prosecutor regarding this matter.

The Public Prosecutor (JPU) read out the demands to B.I., namely three years in prison and a fine of 1.5 million won.

The IOK Company agency that oversees B.I. once commented that they would support B.I. to continue to develop as a musician and a mature public figure.

It is known that B.I. has just released his first album, WATERFALL as a soloist. This album managed to occupy various international music charts.

The next hearing related to the reading of the final demands will be held on 10 September.