Rapper Sik-K Faces Second-Instance Sentencing Today; Prosecution Seeks 3.5-Year Prison Term

29 Apr 2026, 21:48 by K-Soul · allkpop

The sentencing for the second-instance trial of rapper Sik-K (legal name Kwon Min Sik), who was handed a suspended prison sentence in his first trial for using drugs, including Ecstasy and marijuana, will be announced today, the 30th.

The Criminal Appeals Division 2-1 of the Seoul Western District Court (Presiding Judge Jung Seong-kyun) is scheduled to hold the sentencing hearing at 10:00 AM for Mr. Kwon, who was indicted on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act.

According to court records, the charges against Kwon span several incidents between late 2023 and early 2024:

October 2023: Alleged use of Ketamine and MDMA (Ecstasy).
January 11, 2024: Smoking marijuana.
January 13, 2024: Illegal possession of marijuana.

The case gained significant public attention in January 2024 when Kwon approached a police officer on duty near the Seoul Regional Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Yongsan to confess his crimes voluntarily.

Prosecution Maintains Strict Stance

During the final appeal hearing held on the 2nd of this month, the prosecution reiterated its demand for a 3-year and 6-month prison sentence. This mirrors the penalty sought during the initial trial, signaling the state's intent to treat the recurring nature of the offenses with severity.

Conversely, Kwon’s legal representatives have pleaded for leniency. The defense argued that the rapper has proactively sought medical help, stating: "The defendant has been consistently undergoing treatment and maintaining abstinence for over two years. He has no history of criminal activity outside of these specific drug offenses."

The Lower Court’s Ruling

In the first trial, the court acknowledged Kwon's status as a public figure but balanced it against the gravity of his actions. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for two years, and ordered to undergo 40 hours of drug rehabilitation education.

The presiding judge at the time noted that the frequency of use and the variety of substances involved—combined with a prior record of similar offenses—necessitated a formal criminal penalty, citing the "social influence" held by a high-profile artist.

The music industry and fans alike are now looking toward today's decision to see if the appellate court will uphold the original suspended sentence or side with the prosecution’s demand for immediate incarceration.

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