Singer Psy has apologized regarding the proxy receipt of sleeping pills.
Psy's agency, P Nation, stated on the 28th, "The proxy receipt of sleeping pills, which are prescription medications, is a clear mistake and oversight," and added, "We are sorry."
P Nation explained, "Psy has been diagnosed with chronic sleep disorders and is taking sleeping pills as prescribed by medical professionals," and "The use of sleeping pills has been under the guidance of medical professionals, and there has been no proxy prescription."
P Nation also mentioned, "There have been instances where a third party received the sleeping pills on his behalf," and "An investigation is currently underway by the police."
According to previous reports, the Seoul Seodaemun Police Station is investigating Psy and Professor A from a university hospital who prescribed him medication for violations of the Medical Law. It is reported that Psy is suspected of receiving prescriptions for psychotropic drugs from a university hospital in Seoul without in-person consultations from 2022 until recently, and that he received them through his manager.
Below is the full statement from Psy's agency
Hello, this is P Nation. This is our position regarding the proxy receipt of sleeping pills by singer Psy.
The proxy receipt of sleeping pills, which are prescription medications, is a clear mistake and oversight. We are sorry.
Singer Psy has been diagnosed with chronic sleep disorders and is taking sleeping pills as prescribed by medical professionals.
The use of sleeping pills has been under the guidance of medical professionals, and there has been no proxy prescription.
There have been instances where a third party received the sleeping pills on his behalf, and an investigation is currently underway by the police. We apologize once again for causing concern.
[Yang So-young, Star Today Reporter]
