'Drug remorse' Yoo Ah-in, imminent return? 'Hoff' screening → intimate contact with male friend... appearing again and again [Star Issue]

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Actor Yoo Ah-in announced an unexpected update ahead of his film comeback.

A representative of a domestic fashion brand V posted an impromptu photo and behind-the-scenes video with Yoo Ah-in on their social media on the 8th. The two, known to be long-time close friends, wore matching white T-shirts and took couple photos together. They posed with their heads touching and engaged in intimate contact resembling a kiss, affirming their enduring friendship.

The V brand representative added a message saying, "I love our hyung (older brother)," expressing special affection for Yoo Ah-in.

Yoo Ah-in was indicted on charges of habitually administering medical propofol and other substances under the guise of sleep anesthesia during cosmetic procedures at hospitals in Seoul from 2020 to March 2022, totaling 181 instances. Additionally, between May 2021 and August 2023, he illegally obtained over 1,100 tablets of two types of sleeping pills under another person's name on 44 occasions. In January 2024, he also faced charges of smoking marijuana in the United States with Mr. Choi and others and inciting others to smoke.

In September 2024, he was sentenced to one year in prison at the first instance and placed under judicial custody. During the second trial held last February, his sentence was reduced to one year in prison with a two-year probation period, leading to his release. The Supreme Court has since confirmed the original verdict.

While reflecting on his actions, he was spotted at the VIP screening of 'Hoff' (directed by Na Hong-jin) held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 13th of last month, sparking widespread attention. According to eyewitness accounts spreading across online communities and social media, Yoo Ah-in met with an acquaintance while wearing a cap, greeted them with a bright smile, and even embraced them.

Director Jang Jae-hyun of 'Parasite' was by his side. Earlier reports had indicated that Yoo Ah-in would make his comeback through director Jang's film 'Vampire.' It remains to be seen whether Yoo Ah-in is reconsidering his return not only on the big screen but also through everyday photos.

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