A controversial search of PSY’s belongings
PSY found himself at the center of controversy on December 4, 2025, when Seoul’s Seodaemun Police Station carried out a search and seizure of his agency and even his vehicle. Investigators took his mobile phone and began digital forensics to dig into claims that he received prescriptions for psychotropic sleeping medications without in-person consultations from 2022 up until very recently.
The authorities also found out that his manager, not PSY himself, picked up medications like Xanax and Stilnox, which are prohibited under Korea’s Medical Service Act. These medications are supposed to be collected directly by the patient unless there’s a rare exception, and violating this rule can bring fines or even prison time.
Police raid #Psy's office, vehicle, and seized Psy's phone over the suspicion of violating the Medical act.
Psy is suspected of receiving prescriptions for psychotropic sleeping pills (Xanax and Stilnox) without in-person consultation at a hospital since 2022. It was revealed… pic.twitter.com/veyh57iRTL
— KoreanUpdates! (@KoreanUpdates) December 11, 2025
What police found and why it matters
The police didn’t stop searching at PSY’s agency. They also raided the hospital involved, securing medical records as part of their criminal investigation. The attending physician reportedly denied wrongdoing, insisting the prescriptions came from legitimate remote consultations. Meanwhile, PSY’s agency confirmed the raid and stated they fully cooperated. They explained that the artist originally started remote consultations during the COVID times and kept using the method due to his chaotic schedule. They admitted there had been some negligence but firmly denied any misuse, false names, or illegal double-dosing.
PSY’s side of the story
The artist’s agency, P-Nation, expressed regret over the situation, acknowledging that having a third party collect the medication was an oversight. Back in August, they had already apologized for the “proxy receipt” and clarified that this was not a case of “proxy prescription.”
“In the process, there were instances where a third party received the medication on his behalf, and the police investigation is currently underway. Once again, we apologize for the concern caused,” the agency said.
They emphasized that PSY has chronic sleep issues and takes his medication exactly as prescribed. As police consider summoning him for questioning, the investigation continues, and the public is watching closely to see how this high-profile pills controversy is solved.
“Psy was diagnosed with chronic sleep disorder and has been taking sleeping pills according to medical prescriptions. The medication was taken under medical guidance, following prescribed dosages, and there was no proxy prescription,” P-Nation expressed.
