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.”
[ notpannchoa ] Yoo Ah In appears in front of private police summon pic.twitter.com/wRFiq6O27D
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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.
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.