Yoo Ah In Makes Big-Screen Comeback with an Occult Thriller After Drug Scandal: Everything You Need to Know
Yoo Ah-in returns after a drug scandal, playing a contract killer in Jang Jae-hyun’s occult thriller, which targets a 2028 release.
- On Tuesday, local distributor NEW announced that Actor Yoo Ah-in will star in director Jang Jae-hyun's upcoming mystery occult thriller "Vampir," marking his return to the big screen three years after stepping away.
- Following allegations of habitual drug use reported in 2023, The Supreme Court finalized a one-year suspended prison sentence and a 2 million won fine for Yoo in 2025, forcing him to withdraw from Netflix's "Hellbound."
- In "Vampir," Yoo plays a contract killer pursuing a pagan group, with the character undergoing transformation after encountering the case. The ensemble cast includes Lee Sung-min, Lee Joon-hyuk, Doy, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Hyun-wook.
- Filming begins this month with a targeted 2028 release, marking director Jang's first project since his 2024 South Korean box-office hit "Exhuma." Production positions the comeback as a major industry event.
- The release schedules of prior films starring Yoo, including "The Match" and "Hi-Five," were disrupted during his legal proceedings, making this "Vampir" casting confirmation of his full return to professional work.
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Actor Yoo Ah-in to make a comeback in an occult thriller film after a drug case; details inside
After a turbulent period marked by a drug case, actor Yoo Ah-in is poised to re-enter the entertainment scene. He will portray a role in the intriguing occult thriller Vampir, with principal photography kicking off this month for a target release in 2028. With legal setbacks, including a jail sentence and fine, his probation will end in July 2027, paving the way for his career revival.
Yoo Ah-in to make acting comeback after drug controversy
South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in is set to return to the big screen with “Vampir,” an upcoming mystery occult thriller directed by Jang Jae-hyun, the filmmaker behind the hit 2024 horror movie “Exhuma.”The film’s distributor, NEW, announced Tuesday that Yoo is part of the cast, marking his first new commercial film project since his drug-use controversy disrupted his career. The film is set to begin filming this month.“Vampir” also stars Lee Sung-mi…
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