Yoo Ah In's name is being mentioned amid the tragic Itaewon stampede incident that happened in South Korea during Halloween. With this, the actor's agency released a statement clarifying his involvement.
Yoo Ah In's Agency Slammed Rumors About the Actor's Involvement Following Itaewon Tragedy
In a report obtained by a media outlet, the "Hellbound" star's agency, United Artists Agency (UAA) pointed out that the rumors were "groundless" after claiming that Yoo Ah In was the cause of the accident in downtown Itaewon, Seoul.
With this, UAA shared that the actor was out of the country when the incident happened.
"Yoo Ah In left on the 29th and is currently staying abroad," the agency said, pointing out that the award-winning star "has nothing to do with the Itaewon disaster."
Apart from Yoo Ah In, Park Seo Joon's K-drama "Itaewon Class" was also mentioned following the tragedy.
Due to the popularity of the series, people wanted to experience the Halloween vibe as seen in one episode of the K-drama, where it featured Park Seo Joon's role Park Sae Ro Yi was reunited with his friend Oh Soo Ah, played by Kwon Nara during the Halloween festivity in Itaewon.
Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a magical and unforgettable experience turned into a disaster after hundreds of people including foreign tourists witnessed a tragic incident.
