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Yoo Ah In Mourns Father’s Passing

Yoo Ah In on Instagram

Actor Yoo Ah In is grieving the loss of his father, who passed away on August 7 after a long struggle with a chronic illness. Yoo Ah In and his family are now navigating this difficult time as they prepare for the funeral at the Daegu Catholic University Hospital Funeral Home. They have scheduled the burial for August 9 at Myeongbok Park.

Yoo Ah In mourns the loss of his father following a prolonged illness

United Artists Agency, Yoo Ah In’s agency, announced they are gathering further details and have requested privacy for the family. Recognized for his standout performances in films like “Burning” and TV dramas such as “Secret Love Affair,” the actor has previously opened up about his family life. He has shared heartfelt stories about his relationship with his parents, especially his close bond with his mother and his effort to reconnect with his father.

In a touching revelation, Yoo Ah In described how his relationship with his father had evolved over time. He recounted, “I’ve always been closer to my mother. Even as a child, I’d choose her over my dad without hesitation. It’s only recently that I’ve started to think about my father more. For the first time, I called him and said, ‘I love you.’ Gathering the courage to tell him I love him felt strange and good at the same time.”

Yoo Ah In via Instagram @hongsick. The actor has been dealing, for the past several months, legal cases regarding drug abuse charges.

This emotional revelation proves the actor’s growing affection and appreciation for his father. As Yoo Ah In and his family mourn this significant loss, fans and colleagues are extending their heartfelt condolences and support.

However, amid this personal tragedy, Yoo Ah In is also facing intense public scrutiny due to ongoing investigations into illegal narcotics use and sexual assault allegations. Authorities have accused him of consuming large amounts of propofol and other controlled substances across multiple hospitals. He also allegedly coerced a YouTuber into drug use. However, he has strongly denied the sexual assault charges.

Despite over two decades of career, with notable works like “Burning“ and “Hellbound,“ these serious allegations cast a shadow over his reputation. As he endures this period of personal and public challenges, the support from his fans and colleagues remains crucial.

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Yoo Ah In is in 7th Trial for Drug Charges

Actor Yoo Ah In, whose real name is Uhm Hong Sik, faces his seventh trial on July 24 KST for charges related to habitual drug use. This trial was followed after the revelations about improper prescription practices involving his doctor. This trial is a significant moment in the ongoing legal proceedings against the 37-year-old actor.

Yoo Ah In faces his seventh court appearance for allegations of habitual drug use

The allegations surfaced when it was revealed that Yoo Ah In’s doctor had sent sleeping pill prescriptions via quick service under his family’s name without proper consultation. During the sixth trial, Dr. Hwang admitted to issuing prescriptions for Stilnox, a zolpidem-based sleep inducer. This was around August 2021, and the name was under the actor’s father.

Dr. Hwang defended his actions, explaining that quick service deliveries were temporarily allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he failed to verify if the actor’s father was genuinely ill, which raised concerns about the legitimacy of these prescriptions.

Despite Yoo Ah In and his father not being infected with COVID-19, the prescriptions were delivered at his request. When prosecutors questioned the necessity of quick service for non-life-threatening sleeping pill prescriptions, Dr. Hwang struggled to provide a satisfactory answer. Additionally, he explained the use of sleep anesthesia for the actor’s SGB (stellate ganglion block) procedure, citing the actor’s high sensitivity to pain and fear of neck injections.

Dr. Hwang acknowledged discussing Yoo Ah In’s habitual drug use with a colleague but denied illegally prescribing narcotics. The actor is accused of using medical narcotics 181 times between September 2020 and March 2022 under the pretext of cosmetic procedures. Significant amounts of propofol, midazolam, ketamine, and remimazolam were administered during this period. Additionally, he allegedly received illegal prescriptions for over 1,100 tablets of Stilnox and Xanax under another person’s name 44 times between May 2021 and August 2023. He is also accused, along with four accomplices, of smoking marijuana in the U.S. and encouraging others to do the same.

During the second trial, Yoo Ah In admitted to some charges of using marijuana and propofol but denied instructing others to smoke marijuana, destroying evidence, and other accusations.

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Yoo Ah In Denies Sexual Assault Charges

Yoo Ah In, whose real name is Uhm Hong Sik, has strongly denied recent sexual assault charges. On July 26, KST, a representative from Law Firm Dongjin, which represents the actor, issued an official statement. Their side is refuting the allegations and urging the public not to speculate about the actor’s private life.

The legal team of Yoo Ah In refutes the allegations, urging the public to avoid speculation

The legal representative stated, “The recent charges made against Yoo Ah In are completely false. Please refrain from making unnecessary speculations about the actor’s private life.”

Earlier reports indicated that Yoo Ah In had been booked on charges of sexually assaulting a 30-year-old male identified as “A.” According to South Korean law, sexual assault involving individuals of the same sex is not classified as rape, but the charges are still severe.

The accuser, “A,” underwent an initial urine test for illegal drugs, which returned negative. However, the police plan to summon Yoo Ah In for questioning as they consider the possibility that he may have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the alleged incident. As the investigation continues, Yoo Ah In’s legal team remains firm in their denial of the accusations, asking the public to avoid jumping to conclusions based on incomplete information.

The actor has been facing one allegation after another. Photo via @hongsick on Instagram.

In addition to these allegations, Yoo Ah In is currently facing a seventh trial on charges related to habitual drug use. This trial follows revelations about improper prescription practices involving his doctor, who allegedly issued prescriptions for medical narcotics and sleeping pills without proper consultation. The actor has admitted to some drug-related charges but continues to deny others, including accusations of instructing others to smoke marijuana and destroying evidence.

As the investigation continues, his legal team remains firm in their denial of the sexual assault accusations, asking the public to avoid jumping to conclusions based on incomplete information.

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