Police have launched a compulsory investigation in connection with allegations that singer Psy (real name Park Jae-sang, 47) received sleeping pills through non-face-to-face prescriptions.
On the 11th, ChosunBiz confirmed through reporting that the Seodaemun Police Station in Seoul conducted a search and seizure of Psy's agency and vehicle on the 4th on suspicion of violating the Medical Service Act.
On this day, Psy's agency P Nation said, "We actively cooperated at the request of the investigative authorities and will take necessary measures in accordance with legal procedures going forward."
In Aug., police reportedly began an investigation after detecting indications that from 2022 until recently, Psy received prescriptions for the psychotropic drugs Xanax and Stilnox from a university hospital in Seoul without in-person treatment and had them picked up by a manager.
At the time, Psy's side said, "Having a proxy pick up prescription sleeping pills, which are specialist medications, was clearly a fault and lapse," but added, "Under medical supervision, a prescribed dosage was taken, and there was no proxy prescription."
Xanax and Stilnox are medications used to treat sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression. Because of their high dependence and addictiveness, since 2021 they have been barred from being prescribed through non-face-to-face treatment.
Police are reportedly planning to summon Psy for questioning soon.