K-Pop icon PSY under police probe after raid on Seoul office over drug prescription scandal
News9Live December 12, 2025 04:39 PM

New Delhi: K-pop star PSY, famous for his 2012 hit Gangnam Style, faces a shocking police probe. On December 4, 2025, officers raided his Seoul office and vehicle, hunting for clues in a drug prescription scandal.

Is the Gentleman singer in real trouble over sleep meds? Whispers of improper pickups and remote doctor chats have fans buzzing. Here’s the full story behind the headlines.

Raid details

Seodaemun Police Station in Seoul launched a search and seizure at P Nation, PSY’s agency, on December 4. They targeted evidence for possible charges linked to improper drug prescriptions, as reported by Yonhap News. A university hospital professor is also under scrutiny for allegedly prescribing meds to PSY without proper in-person checks. Police suspect PSY’s manager or middlemen collected the drugs on his behalf, skipping face-to-face visits.

Drugs involved

The spotlight falls on Stilnox and Xanax, common treatments for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. These meds carry risks of addiction, so rules demand personal doctor meetings. Investigators claim PSY got them without showing up, fueling the probe into protocol breaches.

PSY’s Defence

PSY’s team strongly denies any crime. They say he suffers from a chronic sleep disorder and follows a doctor-supervised plan. “There was no proxy prescription involved,” his representatives stressed. They explained that remote consultations started during COVID-19 and continued due to his packed schedule. While admitting “an aspect of negligence” in the process, they insist PSY never abused the drugs or used fake names.

Agency and doctor response

P Nation confirmed full cooperation: “We fully cooperated with the authorities’ request and will take all necessary steps in accordance with legal procedures moving forward.”  The hospital stayed silent amid the ongoing case, but the doctor called the remote sessions “legitimate and conducted according to medical standards.”

This twist adds drama to PSY’s legacy, from global viral fame to today’s legal heat. Fans await updates as the investigation unfolds.

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