'Voluntary Surrender on Drug Use' Rapper SIK-K Receives Suspended Prison Sentence in Second Trial: "Considered Strict Punishment but Upheld First-Ruling" [Star Scene] [Comprehensive]

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Rapper SIK-K (real name Kwon Min-sik), who turned himself in for drug use, was handed over to the court and received a suspended prison sentence in the first trial, and was also given a suspended prison sentence in the second trial.

The Criminal Appeal Division 2-1 of Seoul Western District Court (Presiding Judge Jeong Seong-gyun) held the second-trial sentencing hearing for SIK-K, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Act on the Control of Narcotics (marijuana), on the morning of the 30th.

On that day, SIK-K appeared wearing a mask, a black suit, horn-rimmed glasses, and with his hair tied back.

The court stated, "Considering the high recidivism rate in drug crimes, we considered whether a stricter punishment would be appropriate, but concluded that maintaining the original sentence is appropriate. You must be careful," it added.

It further emphasized, "All appeals are dismissed, and the first-trial ruling is upheld. Do not accept the sentencing," reiterating the need for caution.

Previously, the first trial sentenced SIK-K to 10 months in prison with a two-year suspension, and ordered probation and attendance at 40 hours of drug recidivism prevention education.

SIK-K turned himself in to police officers working near the Seoul Yongsan-gu Seoul Local Veterans Affairs Office on January 19, 2024, regarding his drug use.

He is accused of using ketamine and ecstasy (MDMA) between October 1 and 9, 2023, smoking marijuana on January 11, 2024, and possessing marijuana on the 13th of the same month. The Prosecution Service indicted SIK-K without detention in June of that year and handed him over for trial.

SIK-K also sparked controversy by appearing on the stage of the 'Waterbomb World Tour 2025' after the sentencing. Additionally, he appeared in the final episode of the recently concluded Mnet hip-hop survival show 'Show Me The Money 12,' drawing criticism for his unrepentant behavior.

The Prosecution Service appealed, arguing that the first-trial sentence for SIK-K was too light, and at the closing argument hearing held on the 2nd, requested a sentence of three years and six months in prison, similar to the first trial.

In response, SIK-K's side pleaded for leniency, stating, "SIK-K's past record is from a significantly long time before this incident. Throughout all trials and investigations over more than two years, no additional cases were revealed, nor was he investigated for other crimes."

SIK-K also said, "I don't think I've ever felt as ashamed as I do now," and added, "If given the chance to repay my family and the company members I have hurt, I will truly regret my actions and live accordingly for the rest of my life."

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