Yoo Ah In being investigated for usage of Zolpidem after testing positive for four types of drugs

Till now, the actor has tested positive for propofol, marijuana, cocaine, and ketamine.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

April 11, 2023 - 5:01 PM IST

South Korean actor Yoo Ah In, who was last seen in Hellbound and Seoul Vibe, has been under investigation for drugs usage. After testing positive for four drugs, the critically acclaimed actor is being investigated for fifth type of drug Zolpidem. He allegedly obtained a prescription for the drug for non-medical purposes. It is reportedly a psychoactive drug which is used to treat sleep disorders.

Yoo Ah In being investigated for usage of Zolpidem after testing positive for four types of drugs

As reported by Korean media outlet Soompi on April 11, an official from Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency shared, “In a recent investigation, actor Yoo Ah In was suspected of using zolpidem. We plan to summon him for further investigation soon.”

On March 27, a search and seizure were conducted by the police of the hospital which prescribed the drug to Yoo Ah In. Till now, the actor has tested positive for propofol, marijuana, cocaine, and ketamine.

Previously, it was reported that the actor was summoned for questioning. Drug Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (MFDS) on February 27 “compared and analyzed the propofol prescription status and actual medical records of Yoo Ah In from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.”

AllKpop reported that the police will continue to investigate whether the Hellbound star was a habitual user of propofol last year and whether any other narcotics were administered.

Previously, it was reported that Yoo Ah In reportedly injected propofol 73 times between January and December of 2021. The actor allegedly administered a total of 4,400 millilitres of propofol during that time.

As per the outlet, the police conducted a search and seizure of Yoo Ah In's home and confiscated two cell phones among other items. His agency United Artists Agency released a statement saying, “We haven't received official information from police as of now. Yoo Ah In will cooperate with the police investigation.”

Meanwhile, on February 24, reports revealed that there were “three types of drug ingredients detected through the actor's hair that was tested through the National Institute of Scientific Investigation. There was another type of drug that was detected in addition to propofol, which the actor was suspected of first, and marijuana.”

In response to such reports, the actor’s agency stated, “We have inquired the police several times about the reports that were made about the third drug substance. However, we only received the answer 'We cannot tell you'. We ask for your understanding that we cannot arbitrarily reveal our position based only on media reports in the absence of any official information from the police. We have not received any information regarding the future investigation schedule but we will faithfully cooperate and receive the investigation as soon as the schedule was set.”

Meanwhile, while the actor remains under investigation, Yoo Ah In has three projects underway – Netflix’s Hellbound Season 2, The Match, Goodbye Earth, and the movie High Five. All the projects reportedly will be put on hold.