TOP on probation and reenlisting screening

Big Bang's TOP (Choi Seung-hyun) admitted to all charges. He said, "I've something I can't take back what I've done and I regret my actions".

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His first trial was held on the 29th. Prosecutors asked for 10 months of jail time and 2 years of probation. They didn't explain why. TOP had only agreed to part of the charges until then but on this day he admitted to everything and pleaded for favors. The sentencing will take place on the 20th of July at 1:50PM.

According to prosecutors, TOP was charged with smoking marijuana with a wannabe singer in his house around October last year. His accomplice also claimed she was with TOP when this happened. TOP was tested for urine and hair samples.

TOP, "I apologize to my mother"

TOP's attorney said, "He has been an active celebrity in Korea and abroad for the past 10 years. He has admitted to his crimes and regrets what he did. He met 'A' (the wannabe singer) when he was mentally unstable and was easily coaxed into doing something he normally wouldn't. We plead for mercy such as a fine".

TOP spoke for himself when he said, "I've done something I can't take back and although the crime took place in a week's span of time, these few weeks have been the worst time of my life. I take this as a lesson to myself and be more careful in the future. I am very sorry to those who must be very disappointed. I am ashamed of myself and I apologize to my mother".

TOP was dispatched to a different division after news went out. He overdosed on his mental stability pills before he went to bed and was found unconscious. He was taken to the hospital on the 6th and woke up on the 8th.

What about his National Service?

TOP enlisted for military on the 9th of February and was meant to be discharged on the 8th of November 2018. However, his status has currently been disabled. He's got 520 more days left on his watch.

If he gets more than a year and a half imprisonment, then he won't have any more duties to fill. Otherwise he'd have to fulfill his remaining time in military service.

The person that was with TOP smoking marijuana was given 3 years probation, 120 hours of medical treatment and lecture as well as a 870,000 won fine (~US$860).