Rapper Sik-K (real name Kwon Min-sik, 31), who turned himself in to the police for drug use, has been sentenced to a suspended prison term.
Director General Masung-Young of the Seoul Western District Court's Criminal Division 7 sentenced Kwon to 10 months in prison with a 2-year suspension on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act (marijuana) on the 1st. He was also ordered to undergo probation and attend 40 hours of drug treatment lectures.
The court explained the reason for the sentencing, stating, "The number of offenses is numerous, and as a famous singer, the social impact is high," adding, "He shows deep remorse and the fact that he turned himself in regarding the marijuana possession charge is taken into consideration."
Kwon was indicted on charges of using ketamine and ecstasy from October 1 to 9, 2023. He also faces charges of smoking marijuana on January 11 and possessing marijuana on January 13 last year.
On January 19 last year, he told a police officer working near the Seoul Veterans Affairs Office in Yongsan District, Seoul, that he intended to turn himself in for drug use, prompting an investigation by the police.