Yoo Ah In

2023 - 3 - 28

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Yoo Ah In's Summons Investigation: A Grueling 12-Hour Ordeal (allkpop)

The actor attended a private summons at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Drug Crime Investigation Unit as the suspect of a drug crime.

I am really sorry for disappointing everyone." I am deeply reflecting on my actions that have brought great disappointment to many people who have loved me by standing here due to unsavory events." He continued, "I am cautious about giving details because the investigation has not yet been completed.

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Yoo Ah-in issues public apology amid police investigation into drug ... (NME.com)

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in has released a public apology amid police investigations into his alleged drug use.

Meanwhile, The Match also had a planned 2023 release, and is based on the story of renowned Go players Cho Hun-hyun and Lee Chang-ho. [South Korean police reportedly raided two of Yoo’s homes to collect evidence](https://www.nme.com/news/tv/yoo-ah-in-called-police-questioning-next-week-3413068), and also looked into the actor’s medical records to determine frequency of his alleged drug usage. [the actor had alleged tested positive for propofol and marijuana](https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-propofol-agency-responds-3403867), following a drug test conducted as part of a police investigation. The ideas behind justifications I made to myself could never mask the foolish choices [I have made]” [also recently dropped from Season 2](https://www.nme.com/news/tv/yoo-ah-in-kim-sung-cheol-netflix-hellbound-drugs-3406834) of Hellbound amid reports that the actor would undergo a police investigation in South Korea for his alleged illegal drug use. [the actor was called in by South Korean police for questioning](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korean-actor-yoo-ah-in-questioned-for-alleged-drug-use) over his alleged use of illegal drugs.

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Netflix postpones two of Yoo Ah In's projects in light of controversy (allkpop)

While actor Yoo Ah In is being investigated by the police for allegedly using four types of drugs, the release of his next works has been temporari…

'Goodbye Earth' was originally scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter. Netflix added, "After discussing with the production team, we decided to temporarily postpone the releases. [previously reported](https://www.allkpop.com/article/2023/03/yoo-ah-in-dropped-from-netflixs-hellbound-season-2-actor-kim-sung-cheol-cast-as-his-replacement) that the actor has already been replaced in his role in season 2 of Netflix's 'Hellbound', on March 27 KST, a Netflix official announced, "We have decided to temporarily postpone the release of the films 'The Match' and 'Goodbye Earth'."

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(LEAD) Actor Yoo Ah-in questioned over alleged drug use | Yonhap ... (Yonhap News)

The 37-year-old actor, whose real name is Uhm Hong-sik, underwent the inquiry at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency for about 12 hours. "I deeply regret that ...

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Actor Yoo Ah-in apologizes to fans after 12-hour questioning by police (Korea JoongAng Daily)

Actor Yoo Ah-in, who was summoned by police on Monday over allegations of illegal drug use, walked out of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in western ...

More detailed drug screening results given to the police in March showed that the actor also tested positive for propofol. I am hesitant to tell you everything as the investigation is still ongoing, but personally, I think I’ve fallen into a swamp of self-justification that my deviant behaviors won’t harm anyone,” Yoo said in front of the local media. He tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main constituent of marijuana.

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Netflix postpones releases of originals featuring Yoo Ah-in amid ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

Netflix will postpone the release of its originals featuring Yoo Ah-in following allegations of the actor's habitual drug use, the streaming giant said ...

He tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main constituent of marijuana, and later tested positive for propofol and marijuana, after more detailed testing. We will notify of its [new] release date when it is confirmed,” Netflix told the Korea JoongAng Daily on Monday. Netflix will postpone the release of its originals featuring Yoo Ah-in following allegations of the actor's habitual drug use, the streaming giant said Monday.

Actor Yoo Ah-in Questioned for 12 Hours on Allegations of Drug Use (KBS WORLD Radio News)

Actor Yoo Ah-in was questioned by the police for about 12 hours on Monday over allegations of illegal drug use. Leaving the Mapo District office of the ...

The drug was designated as a controlled substance in the country in 2011. The police initially launched an investigation after the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety found that Yoo had been habitually prescribed Propofol 73 times for non-medical purposes in 2021 alone. Actor Yoo Ah-in was questioned by the police for about 12 hours on Monday over allegations of illegal drug use.

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Yoo Ah In Apologizes for 'Disappointing' Fans + Upcoming K-drama ... (Kdramastars)

Yoo Ah In promises to "live a healthier life" and apologized for his action after getting caught up in a drug scandal. #YooAhIn.

As explained by the actor, he thought it may be uncomfortable for some to see him in a different light. Yoo Ah In promises to "live a healthier life" and apologized for his action after getting caught up in a drug scandal. The same goes for Yoo Ah In's sports theme movie "The Match" after the production company ACEMAKER and related affiliates have "decided to temporarily postpone the release." In February, news broke that Yoo Ah In will be investigated by the police for suspicion of habitual usage of propofol, a sedative, and anesthetic used before the surgery. Since the news broke in February, Yoo Ah In is tight-lipped about the issue; however, for the first time, he personally updated the public regarding the investigation and reveals what he has been doing since the investigation started. Due to the controversy, he felt like he has "fallen into a swamp of self-justification" and that his "deviant behaviors won't harm anyone."

Yoo Ah In's Upcoming Projects “The Match” And “Goodbye Earth” To ... (soompi)

The release dates for upcoming projects starring Yoo Ah In including “The Match” and “Goodbye Earth” will be postponed. On March 27, a source from Netflix ...

According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police’s Drug Crime Investigation Unit, Yoo Ah In was summoned by the police today on March 27. Yoo Ah In previously stepped down from “Hellbound 2” before filming began, and [investigating](https://www.soompi.com/article/1565933wpp/yoo-ah-ins-agency-briefly-addresses-actors-recent-investigation-for-propofol-use) Yoo Ah In for the illegal use of [propofol](https://www.soompi.com/article/1568564wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-propofol), and the actor was later reported to have tested positive for [marijuana](https://www.soompi.com/article/1566325wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-marijuana) as well as [cocaine and ketamine](https://www.soompi.com/article/1569665wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-cocaine-and-ketamine). [Yoo Ah In](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/14947pr?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=yoo-ah-ins-upcoming-projects-the-match-and-goodbye-earth-to-postpone-releases&utm_content_id=1575384wpp) including “The Match” and “Goodbye Earth” will be postponed. [Kim Sung Cheol](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/21913pr-kim-sung-cheol?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=kim-sung-chul-to-play-jung-jin-su-role-in-hellbound-2-kim-hyun-joo-kim-shin-rok-and-more-also-confirmed-for-cast&utm_content_id=1569902wpp) was [confirmed](https://www.soompi.com/article/1569902wpp/kim-sung-chul-to-play-jung-jin-su-role-in-hellbound-2-kim-hyun-joo-kim-shin-rok-and-more-also-confirmed-for-cast) to take over the role of Jung Jin Su, who was played by Yoo Ah In in Season 1. Yoo Ah In’s Upcoming Projects “The Match” And “Goodbye Earth” To Postpone Releases

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Netflix's 'Hellbound' actor Yoo Ah In's future projects postponed (Geo News)

South Korean star Yoo Ah In is seeing the postponement of his unreleased projects. The projects that have been pushed back are called Goodbye Earth and The ...

We are carrying out discussion regarding the film ‘The Match’ with the production company ACEMAKER and related affiliates, and we have decided to temporarily postpone the release.” He has been recast in his hit Netflix show Hellbound. South Korean star Yoo Ah In is seeing the postponement of his unreleased projects.

Yoo Ah In Posts Apology Letter Following Police Investigation For ... (soompi)

Following the police investigation on March 27, Yoo Ah In has shared a personal apology regarding his drug case. On March 28, Yoo Ah In took to his ...

Yoo Ah In previously stepped down from “Hellbound 2” before filming began, and [Kim Sung Cheol](https://www.viki.com/celebrities/21913pr-kim-sung-cheol?utm_source=soompi&utm_medium=soompi_news&utm_campaign=soompi_link&utm_content=kim-sung-chul-to-play-jung-jin-su-role-in-hellbound-2-kim-hyun-joo-kim-shin-rok-and-more-also-confirmed-for-cast&utm_content_id=1569902wpp) was [confirmed](https://www.soompi.com/article/1569902wpp/kim-sung-chul-to-play-jung-jin-su-role-in-hellbound-2-kim-hyun-joo-kim-shin-rok-and-more-also-confirmed-for-cast) to take over the role of Jung Jin Su, who was played by Yoo Ah In in Season 1. Afterwards, he stood in front of the press and apologized, saying, “I’m sorry for the delay in expressing my stance [about this situation].” He added, “I think I fell into a pit of self-justification that certain deviant behaviors of mine do not cause harms to anyone.” This was the first time in 48 days that Yoo Ah In publicly expressed his stances on the controversy since his drug issue surfaced on February 8. Also, I would like to deliver the apologies that I was unable to express yesterday to those who have worked with me in valuable projects such as films, dramas, and advertisements. Many people supported me and gave me unsparing encouragement and affection, but I feel great regret and shame for the fact that I was harming myself while continuing my career as an actor. I am sorry. I made an insufficient apology right after the police investigation yesterday.

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Actor Yoo Ah-in apologises again for alleged drug use (The Straits Times)

He has been under police investigation since February. Read more at straitstimes.com.

I am sorry.” “On the other hand, I have been harming myself, which makes me feel ashamed and regretful. “I have disappointed many people who care about me and love me after this disgraceful incident.

Actor Yoo Ah-in apologizes again through Instagram following ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

Actor Yoo Ah-in, currently under investigation by police over allegations of illegal drug use, apologized once again on his Instagram on Tuesday, ...

More detailed drug screening results given to the police in March showed that the actor also tested positive for propofol. He tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the main constituent of marijuana. 5, the police enforced a search and seizure warrant on the actor at Incheon International Airport and conducted a urine test.

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Yoo Ah In updates his personal Instagram with an apology (allkpop)

Yoo Ah In updated his Instagram with a full apology to his fans. "This is Yoo Ah In. After the police investigation yest…

Many people supported me and gave me endless encouragement and love and I feel greatly embarrassed and ashamed that I continued to harm myself as I continued on as an actor. The self-rationalization I brought was wrong, and ultimately can never cover up my stupid choice. I deeply reflect on those moments when I shouldered heavy responsibilities irresponsibly, and I am deeply sorry for the harm caused to countless colleagues and others who want to realize their precious dreams and goals.

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'Hellbound' actor Yoo Ah In releases statement amidst drug scandal (Geo News)

After providing a urine and hair sample, he tested positive for marijuana, propofol, cocaine and ketamine.

The actor bowed his head in front of the reporters and stated that: "I am fully aware of the mistakes I have made. After providing both a urine and hair sample, he went on to test positive for marijuana, propofol, cocaine and ketamine. The summons was held around 50 days after the investigation initially began.

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'Hellbound' star Yoo Ah In gives statement on drug controversy (The News International)

South Korean actor Yoo Ah In has given a statement concerning his ongoing drug scandal. He attended a private summons on March 27th at the Seoul ...

The actor bowed his head in front of the reporters and stated that: "I am fully aware of the mistakes I have made. After providing both a urine and hair sample, he went on to test positive for marijuana, propofol, cocaine and ketamine. The summons was held around 50 days after the investigation initially began.

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