After news regarding his trial hearing, B.I has released an apology for releasing his album, "WATERFALL."
Keep on reading to know more.
B.I Apologizes for Releasing Album Amid Ongoing Drug Investigation
On June 8, KST, B.I's agency, IOK Company, released a statement on their official website regarding the "illa illa" singer and the release of his album amid an ongoing drug investigation.
According to the agency, the charges against B.I, which is about the singer's purchase and use of drugs such as marijuana and LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), has been ongoing since 2019. They share that B.I has completed a total of nine investigations and drug tests in accordance with legal procedures since the start of the year and is awaiting the final verdict.
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After the incident, B.I continued to contemplate his future direction with IOK Company. "Although we and the artist acknowledge our past mistakes and cannot undo what has already happened, we are discussing our direction of contributing to the world as a more upright member of society for the rest of our lives," said the agency.
IOK Company added that in order to continue B.I's influence, rather than making a comeback or restraining himself, they decided to do something that can help society. B.I then released "Deep Night's Comfort," a donation album released through the "LOVE STREAMING" project back on March 19, 2021. All the profits of "Deep Night's Comfort" would be donated for children's emergency relief, to which he plans to extend with his future music and copyright profits.
Both IOK Company and B.I apologized for recently releasing a new album amid the ongoing drug investigations and issues. "We wanted to show you the things we have prepared with the same heart, so we recently released a new album. We apologize for releasing a new album amidst the artist's issues," said IOK Company.
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Finally, they share that B.I is currently waiting for the verdict on the charges, and will work with the artist to reflect on the past and live as a mature and upright member of society with a sincere attitude. They once again apologize for causing worry to fans.
B.I to Have First Hearing on July 9
On June 7, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's revealed that B.I was charged without detention for violating the Act on the Control of Narcotics on May 28, 2021. In June 2019, after allegations were raised that B.I had purchased illegal drugs back in 2016, B.I had admitted to some suspicions and revealed that at the time, he wanted to rely on something that he should not have been interested in.
Upon learning of his drug charges, the public did not take the news too kindly. B.I subsequently left iKON and had his contract terminated by YG Entertainment.
B.I will have his first trial hearing on July 9 KST.
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Meanwhile, B.I released his first full-length album, "Waterfall" on June 1 which consists of 12 tracks.
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Written by Robyn Joan
