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'Police investigation no-show' cowardly Yoo Ah-in
Yoo Ah-in, who ran away because “there were too many reporters,” is there sincerity in his reflection?
Reporter Choi Ji-ye of Ten Asia objectively and keenly points out events that have occurred throughout the entertainment industry. We carefully analyze the ‘glitch’ you missed from a reporter’s perspective.
Actor Yoo Ah-in (real name Eom Hong-sik, 37) came to be summoned by the police for questioning, but then made a U-turn and returned. Yoo Ah-in, who said, "I will faithfully undergo the police investigation," dropped the words he had said on the ground as he showed a 'funk on the day' of the police investigation.
At 10 am on the 11th, Yoo Ah-in was scheduled to be summoned for the second time at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Drug Crime Investigation Unit as a suspect for violating the Narcotics Control Act. However, Yoo Ah-in arrived near the Mapo building of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency ahead of the scheduled time for the investigation and unilaterally refused to attend when he saw reporters forming a photo line. Yoo Ah-in conveyed to the police through his lawyer that “there are many reporters, so I cannot attend” and turned the car around.
At the time of his first summons in March, Yoo Ah-in protested that his attendance date was known to the media and requested that the investigation be postponed. During the two summons scheduled in consultation with the police, there were two refusals to investigate.
After the drug use allegations, Yoo Ah-in and his agency's stance was that they would "be investigated faithfully." As additional reports continued about Yoo Ah-in's drug charges, the agency raised its voice, saying, "We will clearly explain the facts through the police investigation, so please wait for the results of the investigation."
In addition, Yoo Ah-in's side expressed regret over reports from several media outlets on the 12th of last month, saying, "Allegations that have not even been confirmed are being spread as if they were confirmed facts," adding, "There are parts where the facts need to be communicated more clearly, but the police investigation continues. “I think this is disrespectful to the investigative agency in the current situation,” he said.
Yoo Ah-in's side claims that he wanted to attend privately, but the police leaked it to the media. In effect, it revealed a sharp confrontation with the police. Yoo Ah-in, who promised to cooperate faithfully with the investigation by saying that he would explain the clear facts, is having a hard time getting the police officers in charge to please them twice. It is being pointed out that Yoo Ah-in's side, who talked about being polite to investigative agencies, is a typical example of 'naeronambul'.
He said, "Considering my position, I think it is appropriate for me to reveal my position in front of the reporters. Yoo Ah-in's drug charges are already known, and the reporters are doing their job to protect the public's right to know." “If you’re reflecting on it, you can just bow your head, and if you’re honest, you can confidently explain your position,” he said.
Attorney Kim believed that Yoo Ah-in's no-show would have had a significant impact on the police's investigative work. Attorney Kim said, "Usually, when summoning a politician, celebrity, celebrity, etc., we are fully prepared. We prepared all the evidence, and it would have been a situation where all we had to do was verify his identity," and added, "We have an accomplice on standby in case he denies the charges." “It could be,” he said. He added, “The police would have set the summons date by taking into account the investigation of witnesses and references, and the indictment schedule, but everything would have gone awry.”
It is reported that the police are discussing the next summons schedule with Yoo Ah-in's side again. In relation to this, Attorney Kim predicted, "The police investigation is not a situation where you can immediately catch the next train because you missed the train," and added, "Given the police work system, tomorrow will be difficult right now, and the day after tomorrow will be Saturday."
Attorney Kim continued by saying that if Yoo Ah-in continues to refuse police summons, there is a possibility that an arrest warrant will be issued. Attorney Kim said, "If you fail to comply with the police's summons three or more times, it becomes grounds for an arrest warrant to be issued. It appears that the unilateral refusal to comply with this summons may have increased the number of reasons to apply for an arrest warrant (even at the prosecutor's investigation stage)." added.
Police believe that Yoo Ah-in took a total of five types of drugs. Last February, the police received an analysis result from the National Institute of Forensic Science that found four types of narcotic substances, including marijuana, propofol, cocaine, and ketamine, in Yoo Ah-in's hair and urine. Afterwards, Zolpidem, a psychotropic drug, was found in Yoo Ah-in's medical records. We have been investigating circumstances in which prescriptions were prescribed for purposes other than medical purposes.
Yoo Ah-in likes the love of the public who is in the spotlight, but tries to avoid criticism from the public who has the right to know. It is the height of cowardice, swallowing anything sweet and spitting it out if it is bitter.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
