Yoo Ah-in, 73 Propofol Injections in a Year 'About 6 Times a Month'

Suspected Administration of 4400ml in 2021 Alone
MFDS Recommendation: Do Not Exceed Once Per Month

The police have obtained records showing that actor Yoo Ah-in (37, real name Eom Hong-sik), who is accused of drug use, was administered a total of 4,400 ml of propofol over 73 sessions throughout 2021.

According to the police on the 25th, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety requested an investigation into Yoo Ah-in and provided data indicating that from January 4 to December 23, 2021, he was administered propofol 73 times, totaling 4,400 ml. This amounts to roughly six administrations per month.

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According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, it is advisable that propofol administration for simple procedures or diagnostics does not exceed once per month.

Last year, the Ministry analyzed the Narcotics Integrated Management System and requested the police to investigate a total of 51 individuals, including Yoo Ah-in, who habitually received propofol prescriptions from multiple hospitals.

On the afternoon of the 5th, the police conducted a physical search, including urine and hair samples, on Yoo Ah-in upon his arrival at Incheon Airport from the United States. The urine test showed a positive reaction for marijuana, and subsequent detailed analysis by the National Forensic Service revealed propofol use in his hair.

Moreover, the hair test confirmed the detection of a third type of narcotic substance. Detailed hair analysis can verify drug use for up to one year depending on the length of the hair.

The police also seized Yoo Ah-in’s mobile phone and are conducting forensic (digital evidence analysis) work.

Yoo Ah-in is scheduled to release the Go-themed film Seungbu, the Netflix series Jongmal-ui Babo (The Fool of the End), and to shoot Hellbound 2 this year, so his upcoming projects are now facing significant obstacles.

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