YouTuber Gwajubyeon (25, real name Ahn Yeon) has addressed allegations of drug use, asserting that she only took sleeping medication prescribed to her boyfriend, internet broadcaster BJ K, and did not engage in illegal drug activity. The charges against her stem from alleged violations of the Narcotics Control Act.
Addressing the Allegations on Livestream
During a livestream on the internet broadcasting platform SOOP on August 1st, Gwajubyeon directly confronted the news reports. She stated, “Did you see the news? I brought a news article because I thought you might be bored,” before displaying a message on screen that read, “I did not do drugs. I did not undergo proxy drug administration. I was investigated before dyeing my hair. I apologize for causing concern.”
Gwajubyeon emphasized that she did not facilitate proxy drug administration for K. She explained the situation by saying, “Something happened with Oppa (a term of endearment for an older male, referring to K), and I took Oppa’s medication.” She further elaborated that a problem arose during the process of seeking emergency medical attention, which subsequently led to a police investigation.
Clarifying Hair Dyeing and Investigation Timeline
Gwajubyeon also sought to dispel suspicions related to her recent hair dyeing. She clarified, “I was already investigated when I had black hair and submitted over 100 strands of hair for testing.” She asserted that she dyed her hair only after the investigation was concluded.
The Seoul Gangnam Police Station reported on July 30th that Gwajubyeon and K were booked on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act. Police are investigating the circumstances under which they allegedly used Zolpidem, a sleep aid designated as a psychotropic medication.
Details of the Alleged Incident
According to the investigation, K allegedly had a friend administer Zolpidem on his behalf and then received the medication from that friend, leading to Gwajubyeon’s involvement. K had previously acknowledged undergoing a police investigation for related suspicions during his personal broadcast on July 27th.
During that broadcast, K joined Gwajubyeon’s stream and sent her 12,486 “star balloons,” a form of virtual currency on the platform, which translates to approximately 1.25 million won (around $950 USD) at a rate of 100 won per balloon. Alongside the virtual gifts, K left a message of support, saying, “I can’t hear you, but fighting today too.”
Background of Gwajubyeon and BJ K
Gwajubyeon and K, who have an 11-year age difference, publicly confirmed their relationship in April. Gwajubyeon began her career as an internet broadcaster in 2019 and gained wider recognition after appearing in the Netflix original 예능 (variety show) ‘The Influencer’. In 2024, she also garnered attention when she was photographed with Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of HYBE, in Los Angeles, California.
BJ K has been active as an internet broadcaster since 2012 and currently boasts over 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. His involvement in this case has brought scrutiny to his broadcasting career and personal life.
Conclusion
Gwajubyeon’s livestream aimed to provide clarity and refute allegations of drug use, attributing the situation to the misuse of prescribed medication and subsequent investigation. The police investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the events and any potential violations of the Narcotics Control Act.
