T.O.P Arrested For Marijuana Use

Big Bang's T.O.P has been arrested for smoking marijuana, according to the Seoul police today (June 1). The 29-year-old, who is currently serving military service in the police force, tested positive for marijuana use after being investigated for suspicion of drug use.

While it was not confirmed whether he was a frequent marijuana user, police reports stated that he smoked weed on three different occasions, between last October 9 to 12.

What might pique the interest of die-hard fans even more than his possible incarceration is the allegation that he was smoking weed with a woman in his house in Seoul. The unidentified woman, who reports say was in her 20s, was a 'trainee' in a not-yet-confirmed talent agency.

T.O.P's agency YG Entertainment has issued a formal apology: "It is true that T.O.P smoked marijuana before the enlistment and we sincerely apologise for the outcome. The rapper has undergone a full police investigation, and is regretting his wrongdoing."

Will T.O.P face the full brunt of the punishment, which is a five-year jail term or a fine of up to 50 mil won (S$61,760)? Or will he get away like his childhood friend and band mate G-Dragon, who tested positive for marijuana use in 2011 but was eventually let off?

Two other young Asian stars who got into trouble for getting high: