Yoo Ah In is expected to find it difficult to return to the entertainment industry. A number of Korean netizens have criticized him after it was revealed that he used drugs. What is the fate of the Netflix Korean drama he starred in? Korean netizens are now discussing the continuation of Yoo Ah In's career in online forums.
Previously, the Korean drama star Hellbound tested positive for marijuana, propofol and one undisclosed drug. Considering that drug use is a serious crime in South Korea, Yoo Ah In is suspected of being hit by a cancel culture. Although he is known as chungmuro aka 'grade A' Korean actor with a myriad of achievements and penetrated the Hollywood scene.
When compared to the drug scandals of other Korean actors, Yoo Ah In's case also stole the most attention. Because of the type of drug and the size of the dose used during the last three years. This is the first time a Korean actor has been revealed to have used three types of drugs, earning him the nickname "triple crown."
Before Yoo Ah In , there was Ha Jung Woo who was caught using propofol at a plastic surgery clinic from January to September 2019. He admitted his guilt and paid a fine of 30 million won (around Rp. 346 million) with a probationary period. Ha Jung Woo was able to return to the entertainment industry after a year of self-reflection. He stars in the Netflix Korean drama Narco Saints with Park Hae Soo in 2022.
On the other hand, there are soloists Wheesung and Ga In Brown Eyed Girls who are no longer active in the entertainment industry after being revealed to be using propofol. It's the same with former BTOB personnel, Ilhoon. Yoo Ah In's drug case is considered to be the worst that it is considered impossible to return to the entertainment industry.
Reporting from allkpop, Yoo Ah In has consumed propofol which is commonly used for anesthesia 73 times from January to December 2021. Meanwhile, Yoo Ah In is scheduled to star in two Netflix works that will air this year. There is the film Match and the Korean drama Goodbye Earth. Hellbound 2's production was also postponed because the main actor was still undergoing the process of police investigation.
Even though he was able to return to the entertainment industry, Yoo Ah In was allegedly unable to appear on national television stations such as KBS, SBS, and MBC. But starring in Korean films and dramas made by OTT platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, TVING, or Apple TV.
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