According to Star News on 11 June, rapper Sik-K It is scheduled to go on stage Waterbomb 2025 On July 4th at the global outdoor phase of Kintex in Goyang, Gyeongi-do. His participation aroused controversy due to his recent sentence for drugs related to drugs, but the organizers defended their decision based on his remorse and his cooperation.
Water bomb The organizers said so Sik-K It has been included in the training based on several key factors:
- His voluntary confession of use of marijuana and full collaboration with the investigations
- Demonstrated remorse and sincerity during all legal procedures
- The certainty of his agency will approach imminent activities with caution and responsibility
- A previous commitment to fans, viewing performance as an opportunity to fulfill responsibilities as an artist
However, the organizers recognized the public sensitivity that surrounds the use of drugs, affirming, “We take public sentiment seriously. Cultural content requires a higher ethical standard and we understand that this aspect could face public control.” They also added it Sik-K’s Participation could be reconsidered according to the results of his appeal in progress and changes in public opinion.
Sik-K Accusations of faces for marijuana smoke on January 11, 2024 and in possession of marijuana on January 13, 2024. In particular, he voluntarily confessed the use of drugs to a police officer of Yongsan -gu, Soul, and subsequently it was positive for methamphetamine during a forensic analysis.
In May 2025, the western district court of Soul sentenced him to 10 months in prison with a suspended sentence of two years, supervised freedom and 40 hours of mandatory pharmacological treatment. During the process, Sik-K Deep express regret, affirming, “I have never felt so shameful. If given the opportunity, I want to make ancest to my family and agency.” Since then the accusation has filed an appeal and Sik-K’s The legal status remains in the revision phase.
While the debate continues, all eyes will be turned on Waterbomb 2025 and if Sik-K’s The appearance will go on or will be pulled in response to public and legal developments.
