Internal investigation of top Korean actors...Korean entertainment industry tense over drug scandal

The entertainment world is in a state of emergency after it was revealed that Mr. A, a top actor who is active in various TV series and movies, is under investigation by the police on drug-related charges. Earlier this year, actor Yu A In
He is being investigated on suspicion of drug administration, which has caused a shock. In the aftermath of this incident, Yu A In withdrew from the productions she was scheduled to appear in, and productions she appeared in that were about to be released were postponed one after another, causing great damage to the industry.
There is. In the case of top actor A, the case is still in the internal investigation stage, so it is not yet possible for him to be suspected. However, depending on the case, the industry is keeping a close eye on the situation as it develops from cases that are currently under investigation.
Ru. All eyes are on whether the management office will reveal its position in this regard. According to the Incheon Police Agency's Narcotics Crime Investigation Division on the 19th, the police are currently conducting investigations into drug control.
A pre-trial investigation (internal investigation) is being conducted against eight people, including actor A in his 40's, on suspicion of violating the law.
According to the police, in addition to Mr. A, aspiring entertainers, an adult entertainment store manager, and employees are also suspected.
He was told that he was under investigation. However, a police official said, ``While investigating a bar in Gangnam, we obtained intelligence related to the comings and goings of celebrities, and based on that information we are conducting an internal investigation.
"The facts have not been established," he said, refraining from commenting. Mr. A made his debut in a situation comedy in 2001, and since then he has been active as the lead in comedy TV series and movies.
I learned that he was an actor. In response, Mr. A's management office stated that they were "confirming the related details." It will take some time before we can communicate the actual facts and position to the actual parties.
I expect it to take a while. This is the third time this year that the entertainment industry has been embroiled in a drug scandal. On the 19th, when top actor A's drug-related secret investigation was reported, actor Yu A In
He was tried on suspicion of being a habitual drug user. Yu A In was indicted without bond on charges including violation of the Narcotics Control Act. Prosecutors say Yu A In was 181 from September 2020 to March 2022.
He is suspected of habitually taking drugs such as propofol on multiple occasions. He is also suspected of illegally prescribing sleeping pills under the name of another person on 44 occasions from September 2021 to August last year.
In Yu A In's case, he was suspected of administering a total of seven types of drugs, including propofol, marijuana, ketamine, cocaine, zolpidem, midazolam, and alprazolam.
However, Yu A In is said to have denied charges of drug use, excluding marijuana, during the investigation process. The entertainment industry was shaken by Yu A In's drug scandal earlier this year.
Being beaten. Yu A In was in talks to appear in the Netflix series ``Hell'' even though the charges were becoming more concrete.
He dropped out of season 2. In addition, the movie "
The release dates of "The Battle" and the TV series "Fool of the End" have been postponed indefinitely. Another movie starring Yu A In “Hi
Five'' was also in the process of filming the second half, but it has not been decided when it will be released.
It's the situation. Hundreds of industry workers are suffering from the charges against one actor. Mr. A is suspected as he is a top star who is active as the lead in TV series and movies.
If it is approved, it is expected to cause a huge ripple. Singer Nam Tae Hyeong from "WINNER" and entertainer Seo MinJae were also suspected of taking methamphetamine at a similar time.
was indicted for. They recently had their first trial at the Seoul Western District Court on charges of violating the drug control law. In response, Nam Tae Hyeong said, ``I am sorry for causing a social controversy.''
plug. I am currently in a drug relapse center. I look back and reflect on myself almost every day." He also said, ``In today's society, where the drug problem has become more serious than individual reflection,
As an official, I will do what I can with a sense of responsibility.''He added, ``I will work hard to become a person who can have a positive influence without any more controversy or incidents.'' law
After leaving the court, he told reporters, ``I'm sorry to the fans. I will do my best to atone for my sins.'' Seo MinJae also said, ``I'm recovering, and something similar to me must happen.''
That's fine. I will fully accept the punishment and face the trial and the rest of the process honestly."