Yoo Ah-in “My deviant behavior fell into the wrong swamp”

Actor Yoo Ah-in (real name Um Hong-sik), who is suspected of habitual drug use, apologized after completing the police investigation.

Yoo Ah-in attended the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Drug Crime Investigation Unit at around 9:20 am on the 27th and entered the building while remaining silent. He stood in front of reporters after completing about 12 hours of investigation.

When asked, 'Do you admit to the charge of using four types of drugs?' Yoo Ah-in said, "I told you all the facts that I could reveal during the investigation. I am standing in this position due to an unpleasant incident and have caused great disappointment to many people who have loved me. “I deeply reflect. “I am sorry,” he replied.

Additionally, in response to the question, 'What questions were you asked during the police investigation?' Yoo Ah-in responded, "I was asked questions related to the circumstances of the incident that became known through the media. I gave my position as truthfully as I could. The investigation is not over yet, so I “I'm cautious about “Say those things directly,” he said.

He added, “Personally, I think I was mired in the wrong swamp of self-rationalization by claiming that my deviant actions did not harm anyone.”

Yoo Ah-in said, "I am sorry for the delay in expressing my position. It may be very uncomfortable to see me like this, but I want to use these moments as an opportunity to live healthy moments that I have not been able to live before. I am truly disappointed. “I’m sorry,” he said.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety requested the police to investigate, saying that Yoo Ah-in administered 4,497 mL of propofol 73 times from January 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021. 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 the National Institute of Forensic Science analysis, 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. The third drug ingredients were cocaine and ketamine. Cocaine is highly addictive and hallucinogenic, so it is called one of the three major drugs along with methamphetamine and heroin. In addition, it was confirmed that medical staff were concerned about the frequent administration of propofol in several hospitals.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Drug Crime Investigation Unit sent investigators to two locations to conduct search and seizure: Yoo Ah-in's home in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, where he actually resides, and his home in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan -gu, which is his address on his resident registration. Additionally, the manager and acquaintances who were with Yoo Ah-in at the airport when he entered the country were summoned for questioning as witnesses. Originally, Yoo Ah-in was scheduled to appear at the police for questioning on March 24th, but the schedule for his appearance was revealed to the media, so he requested a postponement.

Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr