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Yoo Ah-in's 'drug charge' after his crazy passionate performance
Circumstances of administering four types of drugs, including propofol and marijuana, followed by cocaine and ketamine.
‘The secret to acting is medicine’ has become a reality ‘bittersweet’
Yoo Ah-in's 'drug charge' after his crazy passionate performance
Circumstances of administering four types of drugs, including propofol and marijuana, followed by cocaine and ketamine.
‘The secret to acting is medicine’ has become a reality ‘bittersweet’
《Kim Ji-won’s Net Reason》
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Yoo Ah-in, who showed acting as if he was possessed by the character, was possessed by drugs. It was confirmed that Yoo Ah-in had taken four types of drugs, including propofol and marijuana, as well as cocaine and ketamine.
Recently, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety requested the police to investigate, saying that Yoo Ah-in administered propofol a total of 73 times from January 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety determined that Yoo Ah-in was prescribed propofol a total of 73 times in 2021, and the total dosage exceeded 4,400ml.
On February 5, the police executed a search and seizure warrant for Yoo Ah-in's body at Incheon International Airport and conducted a quick urine test. As a result of analysis by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation, it was reported that three types of narcotic substances were detected in Yoo Ah-in's hair. Propofol, which was suspected of habitual use, as well as marijuana, which tested positive in urine, and another third drug were detected.
At a regular press conference on February 27, an official from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said, "We compared and analyzed Yoo Ah-in's list of propofol prescription status received from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety with the actual medical records, summoned hospital officials who administered the medication as witnesses, and confirmed the specific facts. “We are investigating,” he said.
On the 1st, TV Chosun reported that it was confirmed that Yoo Ah-in had taken another drug. Two types of drugs, including cocaine and ketamine, were detected. Cocaine causes powerful hallucinations and addiction, and is considered one of the three major drugs along with methamphetamine and heroin. Ketamine, used as a general anesthetic, was also classified as a narcotic in 2006 due to concerns about misuse.
Recently, the lineup for Season 2 of the Netflix series 'Hell', in which Yoo Ah-in appeared, was announced. Kim Seong-cheol was put in Yoo Ah-in's place. Yoo Ah-in, who is suspected of drug use, will no longer be seen in 'Hell 2'. In 'Hell', Yoo Ah-in played the role of Jeong Jin-su, the first chairman of the New Truth Society, who hid his fate in hell to protect the doctrines of the New Truth Association. In reality, he became an actor who was recognized for his acting skills but fell into ruin due to drug charges. It is bittersweet to know that the basis for Yoo Ah-in's crazy acting was drugs.‘Veteran’ (2015) | Netflix, TVING, Wave
The movie 'Veteran' is a crime entertainment action film depicting the activities of a veteran metropolitan investigation team chasing the third generation of an independent conglomerate named Ahn Ha-mu. Yoo Ah-in played the role of Jo Tae-oh, a self-indulgent third-generation chaebol. The famous line “This is absurd” appeared in this movie.
Jo Tae-oh drives recklessly while under the influence of drugs, wreaking havoc on the downtown area. In addition, he was arrested on the spot while assaulting a police officer while inhaling drugs. Yoo Ah-in, who saw the script at the time of casting, said to director Ryu Seung-wan, "Isn't he just a bad guy?" Yoo Ah-in said at a press conference at the time of the release of 'Veteran' that he saw his acting and said, "Maybe it's because I was nervous while watching it, but I felt funny." In response, actor Hwang Jung-min joked, "Hello, hae-rong. Are you weak?" Yoo Ah-in jumped and said, "Oh, you're going to be in big trouble." Yoo Ah-in joked, “I think the secret to his crazy acting is medicine.” A few years later, his joke became reality.‘Like Me’ (2016) | Netflix, TVING, Wave
The movie 'Like Me' is an omnibus work that depicts the romance between a successful writer and an even more successful star, an old bachelor who lost his love and an old maid who lost her home, a composer who is new to dating and a producer who is a master of push-and-pull, and they both click 'Like' without any solution and then end up liking each other. Yoo Ah-in played the role of Noh Jin-woo, a top star.
In the play, Yoo Ah-in growls and gets into a fight with the infamous star writer Cho Kyeong-ah (played by Lee Mi-yeon) every time he encounters them, before falling in love with them. Yoo Ah-in said that ‘Like For Likes’ was his first romantic film. Despite the 15-year age difference between her and her co-star Lee Mi-yeon, she showed great chemistry.‘Operation Seoul National University’ (2022) | netflix
The movie 'Operation Seoul National University' is a car chasing action story that takes place in 1988 when the Sanggye-dong Supreme Team, dreaming of the American dream, receives an offer they cannot refuse and is sent into a VIP slush fund investigation operation. Yoo Ah-in played the role of Dong-wook, the self-proclaimed strongest drifter.
Dongwook is a speed fanatic who enjoys racing. Although he is involved in various crimes, he has been using all kinds of methods to cleverly evade the law. The sight of Yoo Ah-in, who does not lose his sense of speed while running on the road, is dangerous and tense. The moment Yoo Ah-in's eyes turn once as he grabs the steering wheel with an indifferent expression, the tension soars.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr