Yoo Ah-in

Yoo Ah In has been reported to have tested positive for both cocaine and ketamine. On March 1, TV Chosun's “News 9” reported that in addition to testing ...

As part of the investigation, Yoo Ah In underwent both a urine test and hair test on February 5, and his urine sample tested positive for marijuana, which is illegal for recreational use in South Korea. [investigating](https://www.soompi.com/article/1565933wpp/yoo-ah-ins-agency-briefly-addresses-actors-recent-investigation-for-propofol-use) Yoo Ah In for the illegal use of propofol, and in addition to questioning the actor, they performed a search and seizure of various doctor’s offices and clinics in Seoul that were suspected of having illegally administered the drug to Yoo Ah In since 2021. [marijuana](https://www.soompi.com/article/1566325wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-marijuana) and [propofol](https://www.soompi.com/article/1568564wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-propofol), a sample of the actor’s hair had also tested positive for cocaine and ketamine.

Korean actor Yoo Ah-in's drug use allegations continued to pile up with two more substances found in his hair and urine samples collected by authorities.

He later tested positive for propofol. Korean media reported that he tested positive for cannabis in a urine test. He was summoned by the police on Feb.

The police enforced a seizure and search warrant on the actor on Feb. 5 at Incheon International Airport and conducted a rapid urine test. They then asked the ...

The NFS previously disclosed that Yoo tested positive for propofol and marijuana. Actor Yoo Ah-in tested positive for cocaine and ketamine, according to police on Wednesday. Actor Yoo Ah-in tests positive for cocaine and ketamine

The South Korean actor, who appears in the Netflix show Hellbound, was under police investigation since early February.

In the Netflix show Hellbound, which has been renewed for a second season, he plays a cult leader. Yoo is known for his performances in movies and TV series such as Punch, Secret Affair, Six Flying Dragons, among many others. Police have been investigating the 36-year-old actor for his alleged illegal use of propofol since last month.

The 'Hellbound' star has also tested positive for other illegal substances like marijuana and propofol.

To confirm the allegations, the authorities conducted search and seizure operations in doctor’s clinics and offices in Seoul that were suspected of illegally administering the drug to Ah-in since 2021. He also starred in the drama series Burning, which earned him international acclaim and a slot in The New York Times’ “The Best Actors of 2018” feature. Korean authorities investigated the 36-year-old actor’s drug use following his return to Korea from the United States in early February, after being suspected of illegally taking anesthetic medication propofol.

Actor Yoo Ah In, currently under investigation for habitual use of substances including propofol, marijuana, cocaine, and ketamine…

Familiar faces from season 1 including Kim Hyun Joo, Kim Shin Rok, Lee Dong Hee, and more are also set to return for season 2. Kim Sung Cheol, known for 'Our Beloved Summer', 'Vincenzo', 'The Night Owl', and more. The hit Netflix-original series, based off of webtoon of the same name, tells the story of religious sects which rise and compete for power after "unearthly beings" suddenly appear all over the country, condemning individuals to hell for their sinfulness.

SEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- Actor Yoo Ah-in has additionally tested positive for cocaine an...

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Actor Yoo Ah-in will be pulled from the second season of “Hellbound,” a Netflix original, the streaming service announced Thursday. Yoo will be replaced by ...

They then asked the National Forensic Service for a detailed analysis of Yoo’s hair and urine samples after the rapid test was positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal constituent of marijuana. The first season of the series starred Yoo, actors Kim Hyun-joo and Park Jeong-min. Actor Yoo Ah-in will be pulled from the second season of “Hellbound,” a Netflix original, the streaming service announced Thursday.

Actor Yoo Ah-in has additionally tested positive for cocaine and ketamine in a drug test that previously showed him positive for propofol and marijuana, ...

Kim Sung-cheol will replace Yoo Ah-in in Netflix series 'Hellbound' as the latter actor is reportedly investigated by Korean police for illegal drug use.

[ Yoo had tested positive for propofol and marijuana](https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-propofol-agency-responds-3403867), which are violations of South Korea’s [ South Korea’s Narcotics Control Act](https://elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?hseq=37716&lang=ENG). All four drugs that Yoo is said to have tested positive for so far are strictly illegal in South Korea. Yesterday (March 1), [ Xportsnews](http://news.tvchosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2023/03/01/2023030190134.html) reported, as translated by [ Soompi](https://www.soompi.com/article/1569665wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-cocaine-and-ketamine), that Yoo has also tested positive for cocaine and ketamine in a hair test. [Soompi](https://www.soompi.com/article/1569665wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-cocaine-and-ketamine). A Netflix spokesperson has since confirmed to NME that the creators of Hellbound have decided to cast Kim Sung-cheol in season two as Jung Jinsu, who Yoo played in season one. [ Netflix](https://www.nme.com/tag/netflix)‘s K-drama [ Hellbound](https://www.nme.com/series/hellbound) amid reports that he is undergoing a police investigation in South Korea for illegal drug use.

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in recently tested positive for Cocaine and Ketamine usage after the police found traces of Marijuana and Propofol in his system.

Keeping in view his ‘frequent’ purchases, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety also requested a police investigation. While the police banned him from going out of the country, his cell phone was also seized for digital forensics. Following this, the police are now probing the actor’s prescription records to find whether he was illegally using the drugs on a habitual basis. The 36-year-old actor continues to remain under scrutiny after he was suspected of having used propofol, a sleep-inducing drug for non-medical purposes. In the latest update from the case, the actor recently tested positive for two more drugs including Cocaine and Ketamine in his hair follicle test results. As per the Korean media outlets, this came just days after the police found Yoo’s positive test results for marijuana and propofol usage, adding that investigations will further continue to find more details.

Now that Yoo Ah In has tested positive for drug use, 'Hellbound' producers might replace him with Our Beloved Summer fame Kim Sung Cheol.

[Kim Sung Cheol ](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/kim-da-mi-choi-woo-shik-and-kim-sung-cheol-display-their-friendship-our-beloved-summer-poster-945009)initially started out by playing various roles in stage musicals. His brilliant acting in Korean dramas like 'Do You Like Brahms' and ' [Our Beloved Summer'](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/kim-da-mi-choi-woo-shik-and-kim-sung-cheol-display-their-friendship-our-beloved-summer-poster-945009) further contributed to his popularity. The show was a huge commercial success and went on to become the most-watched Netflix series within 24 hours of its release. An actor as good as Kim Sung Cheol is likely to do justice to the highly-anticipated second season of ‘Hellbound’. The show was based on a webtoon of the same title. Kim Sung Cheol has proved his brilliance in acting on multiple occasions.

Actor Yoo Ah-in , who is currently under investigation for habitual use of substances including propofol, marijuana, cocaine, and ketamine, ...

His hair sample taken for the test tested positive for propofol use. [in February, the National Forensic Service sent the results of Yoo Ah-in's hair test to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s drug investigation unit. Actor Yoo Ah-in is currently facing the brunt of habitual use of substances including propofol, marijuana, cocaine, and ketamine.

Hellbound actor Yoo Ah-in has been dumped from the Netflix series as police investigate alleged illegal drug use.

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Yoo Ah In has reportedly tested positive for two more substances. According to a Soompi, TV Chosun's "News 9" reported on March 1 that Yoo Ah In took a ...

They plan to call back the actor in for questioning next week. Yoo Ah In has reportedly tested positive for two more substances. Korean actor Yoo Ah In tests positive for cocaine and ketamine - report

Actor Yoo Ah-in is currently under investigation for illegal drug use and has led Netflix to drop him as the lead for the upcoming 'Hellbound' Season 2.

While his character was also killed, [ the Hellbound cliffhanger proved the dead could return](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/hellbound-ending-sets-up-storylines-for-a-season-2.html/). According to [NME](https://www.nme.com/news/tv/yoo-ah-in-kim-sung-cheol-netflix-hellbound-drugs-3406834), Yoo has been dropped from his leading role for Hellbound Season 2. Actor Lee Dong-hee will also return as the New Truth Society church leader Kim Jeong-chil. Appearing in a guest role as the leader of Arrowhead is Moon Geun-young. Hellbound Season 2 will occur after the shocking events of seeing Jung-ja’s charred and dead body being brought back to life. [Soompi](https://www.soompi.com/article/1569665wpp/yoo-ah-in-tests-positive-for-cocaine-and-ketamine), the hair sample taken from the actor also tested positive for cocaine and ketamine. In Hellbound, she is the one who takes [Hellbound Season 2 proves that Jin-soo would also be resurrected](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/hellbound-explained-what-happened-jung-jin-soo-episode-3-of-k-drama.html/) from the dead. But Hellbound Season 2 has reported actor Kim Sung-cheol will replace Yoo Ah-in as the character Jin-soo due to Yoo’s recent drug scandal. [Yeon Sang-ho’s thriller K-drama](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/hellbound-original-webtoon-had-different-ending-compared-to-netflix-k-drama.html/) entails a new world order that arises when emissaries from hell hunt down and kill people who received a prophecy of their death. Yoo was also found positive for using propofol throughout the year. Based on a webtoon by Yeon Sang-ho, the director has yet to reveal a new storyline.

The two drugs are the latest additions to an ongoing investigation into the actor's illegal use of marijuana and propofol — an anesthetic drug generally ...