Despite being on pause following a controversy over highly advertised drugs, the actor Yoo Ah-in continues to make news in April. His name emerged in multiple significant events, with a successful cinematographic release, another film that has set himself and now, a controversial nomination for the best actor to the Cut prizes of the 23rd directors.
The controversial nomination by Yoo Ah-in for the best actor
On April 22, the Directors’ Guild of Korea (DGK) revealed the nominated for the 23rd Directors Cut Awards and the name of Yoo Ah-in appeared in the best actor category. Next to the Hollywood star Robert Pattinson (Mickey Mouse 17), Yoon Joo -ong (The land of morning calm), Lee Byung-Hun (The game) and Choi Min-Sik (Connection), Yoo Ah-in has been appointed despite his current legal problems.
The appointment has aroused a remarkable debate, since the public remains divided on the fact that an actor with so serious legal issues must be recognized for his work. This appointment is particularly significant because the Cut prizes of the administrators are decided by the votes of colleagues directors, not by the general public.
The success of the match and the prospects of ** hi.5 **
Yoo Ah-in starred in the film The game Like Lee Chang-Ho, a disciple who fights to overcome his mentor, Cho Hun-Hyun (played by Lee Byung-Hun). The film had a rocky journey for cinemas, since its original distribution through Netflix was uncertain after the accusations of Yoo Ah-in drugs. However, the film was subsequently collected by a new distributor, Bypoem Studio, and has previewed successfully in cinemas.
Despite the controversy, Yoo Ah-in has been completely removed from promotional materials such as posters and trailers, But the film has still collected positive feedback, especially for its representation of the complex relationship of the characters. The game It has become the second Korean film of the year to attract over 2 million spectators, report a strong performance between the theatrical industry in difficulty.
The next big big project by Yoo Ah-in, Hello.5It is scheduled for release on June 3. *Given the positive welcome of The gameIt seems that the public is focusing more on the quality of the film than the personal issues of the actor*. However, Yoo Ah-in confirmed that it will not participate in promotional events for Hello.5continuing his low public profile.
Public backlash and growing debate on ethics in the film industry
The controversy surrounding the Yoo Ah-in nomination for the best actor raises more ethical questions about the treatment of celebrities of the film industry with criminal background. Yoo Ah-in was sentenced for the injection of propofol 181 times between 2020 and 2022 and is serving his condemnation in supervised freedom. This has aroused public indignation, with many questions if the film industry should continue to support these individuals.
The situation of Yoo Ah-in attracts parallels to that of the top of Big Bang, which also returned to the eyes of the public after a drug scandal, which appears in Play of squid Season 2
The repercussing against Yoo Ah-in nomination highlights a growing concern about how the entertainment industry manages people with legal issues. The public debate is in progress and, with the approach of the award ceremony of the 23rd director, the return of Yoo Ah-in will be received on how it will be received. The event, scheduled for May 20, will recognize various categories, including the best actor and actress, with the films of the films issued between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
