Yoo Ah In Ousted From Movie Promotions Despite Recent Release From Prison
Fans of the highly anticipated Go-themed film The Match will notice a significant absence in its promotional schedules despite recent developments in Yoo Ah In‘s legal situation.
Regardless of his recent release on probation, the acclaimed actor will be notably absent from all promotional activities for The Match. Production representatives themselves confirmed it to MyDaily on February 19.
Yoo Ah In will not be participating in any promotional activities, including screenings, press conferences, and interviews. There are absolutely no promotional plans involving him. He will not appear in any future posters or trailers.
— “The Match” PD team
Yoo’s absence is already evident in the film’s official trailer, which prominently features veteran actor Lee Byung Hun alongside talented supporting cast members Jo Woo Jin and Go Chang Seok. Despite Yoo Ah In’s significant role in the film, his presence has been minimized to a subtle back view during a pivotal Go match scene with Lee Byung Hun.
The official poster, too, now solely showcases Lee Byung Hun…
a departure from the initial dual-lead marketing approach.
The Match tells the compelling story of two titans in the world of Korean Go – the legendary Cho Hun Hyun (portrayed by the charismatic Lee Byung Hun) and his former protégé Lee Chang Ho (played by Yoo Ah In). Their complex relationship evolves from mentor-student to fierce rivals, promising viewers an intense battle of minds across the Go board.
While the film was completed in 2021 and originally slated for a Netflix release in 2023, circumstances led to a two-year postponement. Now under By4M Studio’s distribution, The Match is set to finally grace theaters on March 26.
Yoo was originally sentenced to one year in prison after being caught using propofol 181 times without proper prescriptions. He was also charged with obtaining prescription medication using someone else’s identity and smoking marijuana overseas.
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