How serious you think of the recent drug scandal with T.O.P. (Choi Seung Hyun) of Big Bang likely hinges on a variety of factors. Whether you’re a T.O.P. and/or Big Bang fan, whether you think smoking pot is none of your business or a criminal offense, and whether you think the transgression is even worse because he’s a celebrity who should be extra careful about his behavior. There are certain actions that do vary in degree of criminality depending on the country and smoking marijuana happens to be one of them. It’s legal in some countries and in the United States legal in some states, but in South Korea it remains an illegal drug along with many other more dangerous substances, so T.O.P. has admitted he smoked week back in October 2016 and accepted the punishment of getting kicked out of the cushier police service and re-enlisting in the army, along with probation and likely community service. Last week he overdosed on prescription sleeping medicine but after a few days is conscious and appears to suffer no lasting ill effects. That’s a relief and his agency has moved him from one hospital to another in order to get more privacy. I hope he gets back on his feet and moves on with his life while handling the ramifications of his actions.
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What a way to earn pity points.
Just learn from it all and just accept the consequence of your deed.
YG is making it worse with all the media play.
Get better TOP, fighting
It's like a self-destruction by taking drugs, hope he desn't take it anymore. However, getting out like this with a wheelchair and all, don't you think it screams a scene from all the drama Korean they had been producing. To gain pity points.
Or maybe it's hospital policy to reduce their liability. It happens in all hospitals especially if you've undergone something major.
Do you also hope, the drug Alcohol is placed under scrutiny? Alcohol does far more damage to the brain/body than marijuana.
You know... every hospital I have worked out has managed to maintain privacy for certain patients if needed. Now I don't care and am not his fan but the hospital just made their patient go through a media circus. Not very impressive hospital protocol.
I agree it upsets me to see these pictures. I'm not his fan, have never listened to his music but it's not like this man killed. assaulted, or stole from anyone. I know he broke the law and should pay for his crime but this really is too much. Shame on the media, the hospital, and his agency for allowing this to happen. This is not what should happen to someone who tried to commit suicide. It's very telling of what kind of society we live in when a person has to go through this for a crime that will probably result w/probation and a fine.
Its not even that original. Going out in a wheelchair most everyone in the world who is rich and famous is doing it to have pity points. You can be discharge privately or be transferred or whatever without the media knowing.
Ok haters. He is just out of almost coma like situation. Doctors said usually patients gets better in week or two. Guy was in so much stress. I totally get he needs the wheelchair and who cares about damn pity points. Even his offence is illegal in SK, but he didnt harm anyone but himself. So i hope he wont do anything stupid just becoz of internet haters.
I'm neutral on this issue, not really a top fan, but don't dislike him either. Basically I don't care but..is it just me or does anyone else think that using a wheelchair to earn sympathy is so obvious it's almost slapstick? I mean, it's not fooling anyone right? So wouldn't transferring quietly in private be a classier move?
I hope he gets better. I won't say soon because I would like him to take as much time as necessary to really get better, and not do a quick fix so he can be on his way again and then relapse.
I think this highlights Kpop/K-entertainers mental stress/illness issues. Isn't Ga-In also in the spotlight for emotional distress/depression... this issue is beyond breaking the law and smoking marijuana. K-ent is putting too much pressure and stress on these idols/performers/youngsters. Making them dependent on pain killers, tranquilizers, depressants... obviously there is something wrong. I hope this will serve as a wake up to the industry. But am afraid it won't change anything. In the end, it's the performer who loses, if not their life, their career, their reputation...so sad. Meanwhile G-Dragon just had an all kill with his latest single! Yes, life just goes on...take care of yourself TOP.
Tsk. The level of security in Korea must be lacking. With their new buildings in a modern tough world... *snark*
How quick. They've just elected a president,and another cover up in the making.