'Filled with White Hair' Actor Yoo Ah-in, During Probation Period.. Appears Smiling at Screening: "Did You Come to Announce My Comeback?" [Star Issue]

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Actor Yoo Ah-in, who had suspended his entertainment activities due to drug-related charges, made an appearance at the VIP screening of the film 'Hope'. The public was surprised by his bright smile and significantly increased amount of white hair.

Yoo appeared at the VIP screening of the film 'Hope' (directed by Na Hong-jin) held on the 13th at Megabox COEX in Seoul Gangnam-gu.

Yoo's appearance that day was shared through online videos and other platforms. He dressed simply in a black shirt and cap, covering his eyes, yet showed an unmistakable increase in white hair.

Although Yoo covered his eyes, he enjoyed the atmosphere of the event by warmly hugging acquaintances nearby and chatting with a bright smile.

Notably, he appeared alongside director Jang Jae-hyun, who is preparing the film 'Vampire', drawing attention. Although Director Jang denied rumors last December about Yoo's casting in 'Vampire', recent reports have resurfaced regarding his potential involvement. The fact that the two were together that day sparked speculation that it might hint at a joint project on 'Vampire'.

Netizens expressed reactions such as, "Is his casting in 'Vampire' confirmed?", "Yoo Ah-in looks completely different," "The Korean film industry is amazing," "He doesn't seem to have reflected on his actions," and "Has his probation period ended?"

Meanwhile, Yoo was indicted for habitually injecting medical propofol and other substances 181 times between 2020 and March 2022 under the guise of cosmetic procedures using sleep anesthesia at hospitals in Seoul.

Additionally, from May 2021 to August 2023, Yoo was charged with illegally obtaining prescriptions for two types of sleeping pills totaling over 1,100 tablets under others' names on 44 occasions. He also faced charges of smoking marijuana in the United States in January 2024 with Mr. Choi and others, and instigating others to smoke.

Yoo was sentenced to one year in prison at the first trial in September 2024 and was detained. However, in the second trial last February, his sentence was reduced to one year in prison with two years of probation, leading to his release. The original judgment was finalized by the Supreme Court in July of that year.

Following this, it was reported that Yoo recently parted ways with his former agency UAA and is currently discussing a move to Galaxy Corporation, well known as G-Dragon's agency. Reports also added that he was offered an exclusive contract worth at least 5 billion won.

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