Singer Bumkey has been officially appointed a civilian member of South Korea’s Narcotics Countermeasures Council under the Office for Government Policy Coordination.
Under the two-year appointment, Bumkey will serve as a private-sector advisor across the government’s anti-drug agenda, offering input from a cultural and arts perspective on key areas including crime prevention, addiction treatment and rehabilitation, and public awareness campaigns.
Brand New Music said in a statement, “It’s meaningful that Bumkey can contribute to crucial efforts around drug eradication and rehabilitation policy, drawing on the insight and sincerity he’s built as an artist. We ask for your continued interest and support in his work ahead.”
“I feel a deep sense of responsibility to take part in addressing such an important social issue,” Bumkey said of the appointment. “I’ll work to faithfully amplify voices from the field as a member of the public, and do my best to help improve policy and strengthen public safety.”
Bumkey previously received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after the Supreme Court upheld his conviction under the Narcotics Control Act. Since then, he has balanced music with steady community work, including establishing a scholarship foundation for at-risk youth. As a high-profile figure with strong reach among younger audiences, he’s expected to help drive prevention-focused awareness and broaden public engagement.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)
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