K-pop singer Kwon Ji-yong, more known by his moniker G-Dragon, maintained confidence following the first session of police questioning over alleged illegal drug use on Monday.
"I received negative results from the rapid drug test," he said to reporters as he left the police building, adding,"I've also made an urgent request for a comprehensive drug test. I hope the investigative authorities announce the results fast."He had a carefree manner throughout the four minutes or so that he stood in front of the reporters, stormed by questions. He answered with ease and even joked at times.
The singer, also a member of now-defunct group Bigbang, was booked without detention around two weeks ago for breaching the Narcotics Control Act. Reports showed his name came up during a recent bust into a drug ring in the Gangnam area, in which actor Lee Sun-kyun was also indicted. But there were still some who remained skeptical. Although the rapid test results came out negative, a few months ago, Kwon's fans voiced concerns that he was acting strangely, twisting his body and scratching it abnormally, and assumed these signs could indicate drug use.