Ha Jung-woo with a Stern Expression Found Guilty of Illegal Propofol Use

Published 14 Sep.2021 14:33(KST)

Actor Ha Jung-woo (real name Kim Sung-hoon), who was prosecuted on charges of illegal propofol use, was sentenced to a fine in the first trial. On the 14th, Judge Park Seol-ah of the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 24 sentenced Ha, who was charged with violating the Narcotics Control Act, to a fine of 30 million won, which is heavier than the prosecution's recommended sentence.

The court stated, "The nature of the crime is not light," and added, "As an actor who receives great love from the public, the responsibility for committing this crime in the position of a public figure is heavy." However, the court also explained the sentencing reasoning by saying, "Considering the number and frequency, it is difficult to conclude that the defendant is dependent on propofol. The defendant is deeply remorseful and is a first-time offender with no prior criminal record, including similar crimes."

As Ha Jung-woo left the court, he said, "I have nothing special to say about the sentencing result. I will humbly accept the outcome and live carefully and healthily." Here are some photos from the scene.