Article: Former Monsta X Wonho cleared of all drug suspicions, Starship, "We will not spare our support"
Source: STAR News
Former Monsta X Wonho has been cleared of all drug charges.
Starship Entertainment announced the news on the 14th and stated, "Police have concluded investigations into allegations that Monsta X Wonho took drugs like marijuana and has been cleared of all charges related to the case. During this process, Wonho was fully cooperative during all stages of the investigation including the scientific exams carried out. After a broad investigation over the past five months, they did not find any suspicious activity and the case was closed on March 10th."
They added, "During investigations, we tried to minimize the coverage and exposure of Wonho including appointing legal representation to ensure there are no unjust charges. We will give Wonho our full support so that he can continue down the path he desires in the future."
Meanwhile, Wonho announced his leave from Monsta X in October 31, 2019 after allegations that he did drugs with Jung Da Eun (Han Seo Hee's girlfriend).
Netizens shared mixed reactions in online communities writing,
- [+105, -1] Meaning he's going to promote nowㅉㅉ
- [+37, -1] The most handsome member
- [+34, -2] So just because they didn't find any evidence you're not cutting him off?? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
- [+19, -2] Starship doesn't know what to say anymoreㅋㅋㅋㅋ
- [+9, -1] Everyone is out sick because of the Corona so he's better off enlisting in the army right now
- [+4, -1] Wasn't the whole issue the fact that he went to juvie? No one cared about the drug charges. Pay back the money.
- [+3, -0] Why did he leave the group then if he was so innocent? Didn't he quit because of a drug issue.
- [+2, -0] You mean no evidence..