Yoo Ah In’s Unexpected Update On Project Offers Sparks Fury Online

Director Jang Jae Hyun has made a statement in light of the recent rumors regarding actor Yoo Ah In’s return to the industry.

Controversial Actor Allegedly Returning To The Big Screen Triggers Massive Backlash

In a phone call with Ilgan Sports on December 17, he stated, “Reports that Yoo Ah In will star in the new film are not true. Nothing has been decided yet.”

He also added that the actor needs time to himself.

The actor said he needs a period of self-reflection, but nothing has been decided yet.

— Jang Jae Hyun

According to industry sources, Yoo Ah In is currently receiving offers for his next project from several sources, but has reportedly declined them all.

Yoo Ah In has expressed his desire to take a break for the time being and spend more time in reflection.

Hearing this, K-Netizens were disappointed at the film industry for continuing to work with controversial actors.

• “What’s up with all these Korean directors…are they trying to fight with the viewers? Is it because they are going to fail either way?”
• “I am so disappointed that they sent him offers.”
• “The film industry really wants to flop.”
• “I thought they didn’t offer anything reading the title…so I guess he was just turned down?”
• “I’m surprised that they sent him an offer.”
• “Yoo Ah In’s return all depends on his own will LOL.”
• “It’s f*cking annoying that they sent him an offer in the first place.”
• “I guess the director wants to wait for him..I don’t want to see him.”

Meanwhile, Yoo Ah In previously indicted without detention and put on trial on charges of propofol administration and illegal prescription of sleeping pills from September 2020 to March 2022.