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Yoo Ah In's drug case: Hellbound actor's final Supreme Court ruling set for July 3, here's what it entails
Hi.5 actor Yoo Ah In's final Supreme Court verdict for repeated Propofol and marijuana abuse will be announced on July 3. Read to know the case's timeline.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of drug addiction.
Yoo Ah In has been facing prolonged legal challenges due to allegations of drug abuse. Following two trials, the actor was found guilty and received a sentence that included prison time and probation. He subsequently filed an appeal, and according to recent updates to the case, the final verdict is scheduled to be delivered on July 3. This development was reported by the K-media outlet Sports Chosun on June 17.
Yoo Ah In's drug abuse case's final verdict date announced
Legal sources cited on June 17 that the Supreme Court's First Division, led by Chief Justice Ma Yong Ju, is set to pronounce its final judgment on Yoo Ah In's allegations of habitual drug use and other offenses on July 3 at 10:10 AM KST (6:40 AM IST).
The case was submitted to the Supreme Court on March 12 and subsequently assigned to the First Division on April 17. Since then, the division has been examining the legal aspects for almost 2 months.
Yoo Ah In's drug abuse case timeline
Yoo Ah In faced indictment in October 2023 for multiple charges, including illegal propofol use, obtaining sleeping pills under a false name 44 times, and smoking marijuana in the US. He was also accused of tampering with evidence, attempting to cover up his drug use. In the initial trial on September 3, 2024, he was sentenced to a year in prison and a 2 million KRW fine, and taken into custody.
Both parties appealed, and in the second trial, held on February 18, 2025, the Bloodhounds actor's sentence was reduced to one year in prison with two years' probation and the same fine. This led to his release from detention after serving about five months.
Following the second trial, Yoon Ah In's previously shelved films, The Match and Hi.5, were released in theaters on March 26 and May 30, respectively.
Disclaimer: If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please reach out to the authorities and report it. There are several helplines available for the same.
