Why are BTS and the rest of the artists being "named" related to G-Dragon's banned substance scandal?

A series of famous idols were “named” in G-Dragon’s banned substance scandal, causing confusion.

On the evening of October 25, the news that G-Dragon was being investigated without detention for using stimulants broke out, shocking the media. In the scandal involving Lee Sun Kyun and G-Dragon, many other celebrities were also “named” by netizens, giving rise to many unfavorable speculations. In the midst of the storm, artist management companies are more sensitive than ever.

G-Dragon has a circle of friends full of top idols, the banned substance scandal broke out, causing many celebrities to be “named”

Most notable is BTS. An information site reported that BTS was a regular customer of the entertainment facility being investigated, and also directly mentioned the names of members Jimin, V, Jung Kook and RM. Immediately, BTS Gallery denied the above information and took tough legal measures: “False information is being spread indiscriminately about BTS through videos, posts or comments online. Therefore, we cannot tolerate acts that seriously damage the reputation of others. Fans will pursue criminal acts of those who spread false information to defame BTS and disband BTS. destroy the honor of the members, and will take all legal actions without mercy.”

Jung Kook is preparing to release his first solo album Golden, and being named in a banned substance scandal makes fans angry

Source Music also quickly denied suspicions related to LE SSERAFIM leader Kim Chaewon. Specifically, the announcement denied: “The rumors about LE SSERAFIM Kim Chaewon are completely untrue. She is recovering from the consequences of the flu. Kim Chaewon is expected to return to schedule on November 1 “.

Chaewon (LE SSERAFIM) is rumored to be female idol C among those involved in the investigation ring.

The reason why BTS is “named” is because the members are more or less related to leader BIGBANG. In particular, RM appeared many times in G-Dragon’s private parties, along with Somi, Taeyang,… is a group of friends that received the most attention. At the party to celebrate the launch of G-Dragon’s new shoe model in April, the BTS leader along with Jimin, Jeon Somi, Kazuha – Huh Yunjin (LE SSERAFIM)… were all present.

Many famous people who are G-Dragon’s friends were called names by netizens.

In addition, P Nation – PSY’s company, who is close to G-Dragon, also denied that the owner of the hit song Gangnam Style was involved in a drug scandal. The relationship circles of top idols are inherently closed, so when one person gets involved in a scandal, it is easy to drag others into unfavorable rumors.