Award-winning actor Yoo Ah In is set to release multiple works this year, but he might face a hiccup in his career. Here's what happened.
Yoo Ah In Banned From Leaving South Korea + Netflix To Possibly Postpone Release of Yoo Ah In's Projects
On February 7, Yoo Ah In alarmed many after various media outlets reported that he is being investigated by the police for habitual use of propofol.
Based on the news released on February 9, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Drug Crime Investigation Unit said they launched an investigation into the actor, who is being suspected of violating the Narcotics Control Act.
In cooperation with the authorities, Yoo Ah In is banned from leaving the country. Because of this, the award-winning actor's projects set to be released this year on the streaming giant Netflix were put on alert.
Particularly, "The Match" was supposed to air in the second quarter, and "Hi.5" was planned to meet the viewers in the first half of 2023. However, as the propofol suspicion involving Yoo Ah In broke out, there might be changes in the projects' release dates.
Netflix, known for producing most of Yoo Ah In's recent works, is troubled now as most of the actor's works are already set to meet the audience but had to make changes because of the male star's current situation.
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In particular, there are three screen works headlined by the "Chicago Typewriter" star: "Goodbye Earth," "The Match," and "Hellbound 2."
The famous online streaming platform finally spoke and showed a cautious stance, saying, "Our team is in the process of grasping the situation," as Yoo Ah In's charges have not yet been confirmed.
Brand Endorsements of Yoo Ah In Might Also Get Affected
The advertising industry's attention is also focused on the Korean star's investigation result. Since he is a public figure, and his image is important, some brands may potentially decide to suspend their collab with the actor, as well as his appearance in advertisements once the investigation result is out.
In the entertainment industry today, there are celebrities who continue to appear in various works, such as making an immediate return even after drug suspicions broke out.
Regarding this, people shared their mixed reactions towards Yoo Ah In's case.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
