Kim Han Bin, which is popularly known as B.I of the K-pop band Icon, has recognized all allegations of illegal drug use at the first trial on Friday.
According to a report on the Korean news portal, the B.I legal representative said that the star admitted his mistake and ‘greatly reflected himself’ and ‘disorders’ caused as a public figure.
His legal representation said that the star was only a teenager (19 years) at the time of drug use.
“He made a mistake for curiosity.
Furthermore, Bi was the first defendant without a criminal or civilian record, and he had donated dedication and non-profit continuously since his debut.
This new album he also is a part.
From a project to contribute all results , “His representatives argue in court, report allkpop.com.
According to the report, B.I also gave his statement in court and said, “I made a truly stupid mistake in the past.
I was young and naive, but even so, I was stupid for what I did.
I hurt my family.”
The singer also claimed that he would go through a phase where he thought he was ‘no longer wanting to live’ but since then spent the time to reflect on his actions.
“I will never repeat a stupid mistake like this again.
I will continue to reflect on myself.
I want to protect what I appreciate,” he said.
Meanwhile, prosecution demanded a sentence of 3 years in prison and a fine of 1.5 million KRW (estimated at USD 1,300).
The former idol was charged to the three illegal marijuana accounts, and a count of illegal LSD purchases, starting in May 2015 to April 2016.
In September 2019, as long as his police questioned, B.
I claimed to use illegal drugs, and he was charged soon after that.
The star’s father, who was also in court, was reported to strike while begging for his ‘stupid son’.
Said he should educate B.I better, he took a blam on himself because “showing off my child’s achievements with a big head.”
“Please show my stupid son, Mercy,” he concluded.