Following Dispatch’s report and B.I’s post on Instagram, YG Entertainment has released an official statement regarding the drug purchase allegations and B.I’s departure from iKON.

YG Entertainment’s statement is as below:

This is YG Entertainment. We bow our heads and apologize for disappointing everyone with our artist Kim Han Bin’s problem. Kim Han Bin is feeling heavy responsibility due to the impact of this matter. Taking the matter seriously, he has decided to leave the team and terminate his exclusive contract. YG has become keenly aware of our responsibility for managing our agency artists. Once again we sincerely apologize for causing concern.

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