[Breaking News] Return after drug self-reflection.. Yoo Ah-in signs exclusive contract with Billions: "We do not take the past lightly"

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Actor Yoo Ah-in, who caused controversy over drug-related charges, has found a new home at Billions.

Billions announced on the 21st that it has signed an exclusive contract with Yoo Ah-in.

Billions stated, "We have seriously recognized concerns regarding Yoo Ah-in's past incident and his recent resumption of activities. Therefore, before signing the contract, we engaged in sincere conversations with Yoo Ah-in over a long period on multiple occasions, deeply contemplating the responsibility and attitude required for him to restart his career as an actor, as well as the direction he should move forward."

It further added, "Through this careful and meticulous process, we decided to embark on Yoo Ah-in's new beginning together. What Yoo Ah-in considered most important during the contract process with Billions was not better terms or superficial support for simply resuming activities, but rather a sincere partner who would walk step by step alongside him in the heavy and cautious process of seeking forgiveness and understanding from the public while building trust."

Billions is an entertainment agency representing actors Ko Chang-seok, Lee Jun-young, Jung Sung-il, Kim Ha-neul, Son Hyun-joo, Jung Eun-ji, Jo Bo-ah, Heo Sung-tae, Choi Moo-sung, Tang Joon-sang, and Han Sang-jin. Following his departure from UAA recently, rumors circulated about Yoo Ah-in potentially joining Galaxy Corporation, but he ultimately announced a fresh start with Billions.

Billions stated, "Going forward, we will carefully manage all aspects of Yoo Ah-in's activities, provide a stable environment to ensure consistent and healthy work without wavering, and spare no effort in supporting him so that he can fully focus on his duties as an actor. We will not take the past lightly or rush through it."

Additionally, Billions conveyed, "We are well aware that gaining trust again requires profound reflection and a sincere attitude above all else. Billions will become a responsible partner to help Yoo Ah-in honestly forge his own path once more. We will seriously accept current concerns, humbly listen to criticism from the public and media, and approach necessary communication with humility. Alongside reflecting on past mistakes, we will work together more cautiously and diligently to ensure that the actor's genuine will toward his works and acting is sincerely conveyed through future time and actions."

Meanwhile, Yoo Ah-in was brought to trial for habitually administering medical propofol and other substances under the guise of sleep anesthesia during cosmetic procedures at hospitals in Seoul from 2020 until March 2022, totaling 181 instances. He also faced charges of illegally obtaining over 1,100 tablets of two types of sleeping pills under another person's name from May 2021 to August 2023. In January 2024, additional charges were added for smoking marijuana in the United States with Choi and others and inciting others to smoke.

As a result, Yoo Ah-in was sentenced to one year in prison and placed under judicial detention following the first trial in September 2024. In February of this year, the second trial reduced his sentence to one year in prison with a two-year probation, leading to his release. The Supreme Court subsequently upheld the original verdict.

Yoo Ah-in is scheduled to return with the film 'Vampire.' Recently, he drew attention after being spotted at the VIP screening of the film 'Hope' and at the script reading session for 'Vampire.'

The following is the full official statement from Billions

Entertainment company Billions (BILLIONS) signed an exclusive contract with actor Yoo Ah-in on August 21, 2026.

Billions has seriously recognized concerns regarding Yoo Ah-in's past incident and his recent resumption of activities. Therefore, before signing the contract, we engaged in sincere conversations with Yoo Ah-in over a long period on multiple occasions, deeply contemplating the responsibility and attitude required for him to restart his career as an actor, as well as the direction he should move forward.

Billions decided to embark on Yoo Ah-in's new beginning together through this careful and meticulous process.

What Yoo Ah-in considered most important during the contract process with Billions was not better terms or superficial support for simply resuming activities, but rather a sincere partner who would walk step by step alongside him in the heavy and cautious process of seeking forgiveness and understanding from the public while building trust.

He sought a partner who could seriously accompany him through the difficult and long journey to stand again as a completely new actor, not merely an extension of his past. Billions shares this sentiment and wishes to join him from a long-term perspective, ensuring he fulfills the responsibilities he must bear himself rather than rushing, so that he can build entirely new trust with the public.

Going forward, Billions will carefully manage all aspects of Yoo Ah-in's activities, provide a stable environment to ensure consistent and healthy work without wavering, and spare no effort in supporting him so that he can fully focus on his duties as an actor. We will not take the past lightly or rush through it.

We are well aware that gaining trust again requires profound reflection and a sincere attitude above all else. Billions will become a responsible partner to help Yoo Ah-in honestly forge his own path once more. We will seriously accept current concerns, humbly listen to criticism from the public and media, and approach necessary communication with humility.

Additionally, alongside reflecting on past mistakes, we will work together more cautiously and diligently to ensure that the actor's genuine will toward his works and acting is sincerely conveyed through future time and actions. Billions hereby formally announces Yoo Ah-in's new beginning. We ask for your continued observation of his future endeavors. Thank you.

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