Hanbin, popularly known as B.I, once again bowed his head for his past drug controversy that made him leave iKON.
Former iKON B.I Makes Public Apology For Past Drug Controversy
In his comeback showcase, B.I made another public apology for his past drug charges.
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On the afternoon of June 1, the idol held a showcase at Shinhan pLay Square in Mapo-gu, Seoul to commemorate the release of his second full-length album "TO DIE FOR," led by broadcaster and MC Park Kyung Rim.
B.I talked about his album comprised of 15 songs he wrote and composed himself, especially the double title tracks, "Die for love" and "Dare to Love."
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During the conversation, Hanbin, who made his first official appearance since his drug controversy in 2019, expressed his public apology and remorse for it, saying:
"No, I want to apologize once again for causing social controversy and disappointment to many people due to my wrong judgment and wrong choices in the past. I have never expressed my feelings at the venue, so I wanted to convey my sincere feelings through the showcase."
"I prepared this place because I wanted to tell you my mistakes about the past, show you the work I've been working hard on, and tell you how I've changed."
B.I was caught in 2019 on charges of buying LSD, a type of cannabis and drugs, between May 2015 and April 2016 through his acquaintances and administering some drugs.
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Since then, B.I withdrew from the group iKON and terminated his exclusive contract with YG Entertainment.
In September 2021, the court then sentenced B.I to three years in prison and four years of probation. In addition, he also received 90 hours of community service, 40 hours of drug treatment lectures, and 1.5 million won ($1,143) additional fines.
Regarding the negative public gaze at Hanbin, the male idol-turned-soloist said:
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"I am also sorry for the public's bad gaze. I don't feel at ease either. I have spent every day regretting and promising myself. When I get arrogant, I feel like I'm saying, 'I have to face my situation.' There will be no change in that mind in the future.
I don't think I'll be welcomed for a long time, but I think that's also homework that I have to solve and try.
I will reflect on myself with a low heart, blame myself, and live like that with apologies and gratitude to someone."
BI Mentions Reason He Once Resorted To Drugs + Lessons He Learned After Issue
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In the past, Hanbin once mentioned why he administered drugs, saying:
"I took drugs because I wanted to be a genius."
In light of this, the "Truth" singer explained:
"At that time, I think I couldn't think too much. I think I focused on trying to think that I can do nothing without my passion and effort."
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After all that happened, B.I attested that he learned a lot of things from one of the lowest points of his life and said:
"There are so many lessons learned after losing a lot. Because of wrong judgments and choices at that young age, I had nothing at all from the choices, and I lost so much.
I thought a lot about what the hell I did. It's natural to say this, but I prayed a lot, made a lot of resolutions, and had a lot of time to look back on myself."
