Yoo Ah In’s Public Apology Gains Support From Fellow Celebrities
Yoo Ah In is receiving massive support not just from fans but also from his fellow celebrities after bravely admitting his fault with a public apology.
The "Seoul Vibe" star has been making a round of headlines after being subject to a police investigation over illegal drug use.
With this, he voluntarily appeared at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and underwent a 12-hour questioning.
Yoo Ah In Pens Public Apology To Fans, Colleagues
Following his activity with the authorities, Yoo Ah In's Instagram featured a public apology that gained public attention. In his lengthy post, written in Korean, the actor began his message by saying that he "made an inadequate apology" after appearing before the police.
Moreover, he also acknowledged his shortcomings and apologized to the people whom he "disappointed" and who have "loved" him since the start of his career. He then mentioned the consequences of his actions and the people who got affected by it, especially his co-stars and brands.
"Moreover, because of me, movies, plays, those who do valuable work such as advertising, I can't express my apologies yesterday," he said, adding that he is "deeply sorry" for being irresponsible that causing inconvenience to colleagues and related personnel.
Despite feeling "sorry and ashamed," Yoo Ah In said that he will "shoulder" the responsibilities and promised to "participate in future investigations" and legal trials.
Netizens, Celebrities Show Support to Yoo Ah In
With his latest Instagram post, the actor was lauded by many for his bravery in accepting his mistakes as he vowed to make his life better.
According to a media outlet, the majority of the netizens expressed their support and hoped that Yoo Ah In will overcome this trial.
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Others also wished to see the actor in the future and recover both physically and mentally.
In addition, fellow celebrities also expressed their support for Yoo Ah In, including broadcaster Kim Song and the wife of Clon member Kang Won Rae, who considered themselves as one of the actor's biggest fans.
On March 27, the award-winning actor appeared at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency as part of the investigation regarding the drug charges against the top star. Dressed in an all-black outfit, Yoo Ah In was along with his legal counsel as they went into a 12-hour questioning by the police.
As the actor and his team were about to leave the vicinity, he spoke to the media and said that he "told the truth as far as he could tell." However, he was hesitant to share more information regarding the 12-hour ordeal with the police since the investigation is still ongoing.
Further, he asked apology in front of the media and mentioned that he is "deeply reflecting" on his actions that "brought great disappointment to many people."
Prior to his appearance before the police, Yoo Ah In tested positive for four types of drugs - marijuana, ketamine, cocaine, and propofol - and had to ban him from leaving the country as the probe continued.
