Yoo Ah In Drug Scandal Update: Doctor Who Prescribed the Actor Propofol Receives Arrest Warrant
As Seoul Central District Court continues investigation regarding Yoo Ah In's drug abuse, the actor's doctor gets involved in the ongoing probe.
According to a news portal, as authorities look into the "Seoul Vibe" star's past activities, a medical professional is facing a substantive arrest warrant for prescribing the top star propofol.
Yoo Ah In's Doctor Underwent Investigation
Based on the update, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's narcotics crime investigation division revealed that the doctor, referred to as A, was arrested for suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act and administering the said drug, which is commonly known as an intravenous anesthetic agent, to the award-winning star.
Due to this, A underwent investigation to find out if this was used for medical purposes or illegally acquired.
In addition, the police also learned that A is a close acquaintance to the actor and runs a hospital in Seoul.
As for the arrest, it comes after the investigation division obtained pieces of evidence after raiding Yoo Ah In's home in Seoul as well as his parents' residence and related hospitals.
Moreover, authorities also planned to summon the actor to look into his drug purchase route and how it was administered to him.
News about Yoo Ah In's drug scandal broke after the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety suspected the actor's prescriptions of propofol were quite excessive.
With this, the department requested the police to launch an investigation and found out that the "Chicago Typewriter" star has been habitually using illegal substances since 2021. It was also found that propofol was administered to the actor 73 times in the same year alone.
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Besides propofol, three substances were also found in Yoo Ah In's system. It includes hemp, cocaine, and ketamine after conducting urine and hair strand tests.
As the investigation continues, the award-winning star is barred from leaving the country. However, his agency, United Artists Agency (UAA), released a statement, confirming that the actor "is actively cooperating in all investigations."
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South Korea is sensitive when it comes to celebrities having a negative image. Yoo Ah In is no exemption, with brands reportedly pulling out the endorsement featuring the actor.
From fashion brands and more, traces of the "Hellbound" star was also removed from its online campaign.
As for his upcoming projects, Yoo Ah In officially stepped down from his role as the lead star in the much-awaited sequel of Netflix's "Hellbound." With this, he will not be able to reprise his role as cult leader Jung Jin Soo.
On the other hand, he is replaced by "Our Beloved Summer" star Kim Sung Cheol to play the New Truth founder.
