iKONICs rejoice! It’s revealed that former member B.I (real name Kim Hanbin, 김한빈) has tested negative in his drug test, wrapping up the investigation of his alleged illegal substance abuse scandal.
According to Sports World, the 25-year-old received the results at the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency yesterday (Thursday, 27th February).
The cops had sent his body hair sample to the National Forensic Service for examination, and the results showed that no illegal substances were detected. “It is true that the drug test result is negative,” the police confirmed in an official statement.
Excited fans took to Twitter to celebrate the news, along with the hashtag #HelloHanbinIsFree. Most of them sent hopeful and encouraging words towards the talented star, expressing their eagerness to see him back.
Some even asked for him to return to being a member of the YG Entertainment boy group. For those in the dark, B.I sadly departed from iKON as a result of the controversy that came to light back in June 2019.
Check out some of their tweets here:
Our days of pain is coming to a close, I’d like to thank everyone that stayed by Hanbin’s side through this whole thing. 😔❤️❤️ #HelloHanbinIsFree pic.twitter.com/D4MWBo8GFe
— jordyn (@honeyjaeyun__) February 27, 2020
I also want to take this chance to thank these 6 members for enduring eveything more than us. They'd gone so much, too. iKON, thank u for fighting with Hanbin. Thank u for the loyalty & brotherhood. We will definitely see you all in one stage again.#HelloHanbinIsFree 7KON 4ever! pic.twitter.com/yVexI3vs0C
— ☪︎ subin ⋆ (@131subin) February 27, 2020
I know he'll come back. Thank you to all the people who believed in him and never left his side. Kim Hanbin deserves the world and all the love! Let me give y'all a hug 🤗#HelloHanbinIsFree
— 소정환 🍩 (@treasuretwts) February 27, 2020
Hopefully things will turn out well for B.I after this.
Source: Jazmine Media.
