Yoo Ah In, an embattled South Korean actor who has starred in a host of K-drama hits, reportedly visited an LGBT club in Shanghai recently.

According to reports from Koreaboo, his sightings were made at Reborn Bar, an establishment billed as an LGBT club through its official Instagram page.

According to one witness, they saw Yoo being close with several men. "I ran into Yoo Ah In. He wore his hat low. But he actually likes bears (big men), hahaha. Reborn has become high-class. I saw him kiss various bears the whole time, haha"

Photos from the night surfaced on numerous media sites, fueling the nonstop public discourse on the actor. According to HK01, Yoo was seen hugging, sticking his face up close, and even seeming to kiss a number of men during the course of the evening, and some netizens remarked on his gait that night, which was different from what they had observed during his public appearances.

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Public commentary is highlighted with a neutral introduction to netizen reactions. In Instiz, users shared their mixed opinions about Yoo's personal choices. One wrote, "Well, everything's already been exposed anyway, so he's just living freely now..." Another added, "He's still partying a lot," while a separate user commented, "Yeah, just live like that. Just don't say anything about acting again or whatever."

Some observers speculated about Yoo's relationships. An Instiz commenter asked, "Did he break up with his boyfriend? They seemed like a real couple." Another wrote, "So he really was gay... I thought it was just a rumor," while others noted, "He was always known for not hiding that stuff and going around openly."

A series of past controversies has complicated the public image of Yoo Ah In. He was indicted in 2023 for taking illegal substances-seven kinds, including propofol. All the same, his recent appearance at Reborn has drawn huge interest among fans and netizens, raising interesting points on the subjects of privacy, personal life, and where celebrity and public scrutiny meet.

The sightings also tend to highlight the ongoing interest in Yoo's private life and the extent of scrutiny that goes hand-in-hand with being a high-profile K-drama actor, along with the different reactions across a global audience navigating both admiration and controversy.

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