Chosun Media reported that on September 18, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's investigation agency said it had requested an arrest warrant for Uhm Hong Sik (37 years old, stage name Yoo Ah In) and an acquaintance of the actor on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act, inciting the destruction of evidence, and evading charges.
Actor Yoo Ah In continues to be requested for arrest by the investigation agency.
According to the prosecution, Yoo Ah In was found to have used the banned substance propofol (a sedative, anesthetic similar to mild narcotics, often used as prescribed by a doctor, overdose will cause addiction) about 200 times at hospitals around Seoul since 2020 under the pretext of anesthesia for cosmetic surgery.
In addition, the "King of Korean cinema" was also investigated for illegally receiving prescriptions for about 1,000 sleeping pills under the name of others dozens of times.
In May 2023, the police requested an arrest warrant for Yoo Ah In, but the court rejected it. After accepting the case, the prosecution conducted a supplementary investigation that lasted three months.
After the investigation, the prosecution accused the actor of inciting an acquaintance to destroy evidence. Yoo Ah In was also accused of forcing members of his group to smoke marijuana in the US.
To cover up the incident, the actor's acquaintance lured his accomplices to flee abroad and threatened the related accomplices to retract their statements.
The actor is now charged with illegal drug use after testing positive for seven drugs.
Previously, Yoo Ah In was investigated by the police for his frequent use of propofol. According to the investigation results, the actor was accused of using 5 types of drugs including marijuana, cocaine, ketamine and zolpidem. In addition, he also confirmed that he used Propofol and Ketamine to treat his illness.
Yoo Ah In is one of the top talented actors in Korea.
Yoo Ah In was born in 1986 and is one of the top actors in Korea. He is known as the "unique King of Film" of Korea.
During his career, the actor has constantly renewed himself through many diverse roles through hit films such as: "Sungkyunkwan Scandal", "Dynasty Tragedy", "Veteran", "Six Flying Dragons", "Writer's Weapon"...
At the age of 29, he received the "Best Actor" award at the 2015 Blue Dragon Awards for his role in the film "Dynasty Tragedy", becoming the youngest actor to receive the "Best Actor" award in Korean screen history.
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