Yoo Ah-in announces the second drug wave in the entertainment industry

It is known that models and broadcasters are among the accomplices who took drugs along with actor Yoo Ah-in (real name Um Hong-sik, 37), and repercussions are expected.

On the 11th, a media reported, citing an informant, that Yoo Ah-in and his group began to be frequently seen around Lounge A, Club B, and Club C in Itaewon in October last year, and that their acquaintances included models and broadcasters.

According to an eyewitness, Yoo Ah-in and his group were freely going around Lounge A, Club B, and Club C, burning something in the form of a cigarette, and some responded that it was suspicious because the smell was different from regular cigarettes.

Another repercussion is expected as claims emerge that the model and broadcaster were the accomplices who took drugs with Yoo Ah-in. The second wave of drug abuse in the entertainment industry launched by Yoo Ah-in has been predicted.

Previously, an official from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said at a press conference on the 10th, "Ahead of Yoo Ah-in's second summons and investigation, we are additionally investigating accomplices who took drugs together."

The police plan to summon Yoo Ah-in again for questioning once the supplementary investigation into the accomplice is completed. Yoo Ah-in appeared at the police as a suspect on the 27th of last month and was interrogated for about 12 hours. Yoo Ah-in is accused of taking four types of drugs, including propofol, marijuana, cocaine, and ketamine.

Yoo Ah-in remained silent throughout, but officially apologized after the first police investigation. He said on his SNS, "Many people supported me and gave me generous encouragement and affection, but I feel great shame and shame at the fact that I was harming myself while continuing my career as an actor." "I caused great pain to many people because of that mistake. I will work hard to fulfill the responsibility I have."

Meanwhile, due to Yoo Ah-in's drug charges, the release and release schedules of Netflix and the movie 'High Five' have been halted. In the first half of this year, Yoo Ah-in has released a total of three films, including the Netflix movie 'The Victory' (directed by Kim Hyeong-joo, produced by Moonlight Film Company), the movie 'High Five' (directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol, produced by Annapurna Film), and the Netflix series 'The Fool of the End' (written by Jeong Seong-ju, directed by Kim Jin-min). The piece was scheduled to be released.

It is a set process for Netflix, the biggest victim of this incident, to hold Yoo Ah-in accountable, but since the police investigation has not yet been completed, we are watching the progress.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr