Yoo Ah-in Signs With BILLIONS, Making His Comeback Official After Drug Scandal

Award-winning actor Yoo Ah-in’s career was almost cancelled in South Korea following his drug scandal, though he eventually saw the release of projects he filmed before the scandal to positive reception. This August, the 39-year-old star is officially making his comeback, cast in Jang Jae-hyun’s Vampire, the same director behind the massively successful 2024 horror flick Exhuma. Even more recently, another major development was announced. Yoo Ah-in has officially signed with BILLIONS as the entertainment agency calls the move a “new beginning.”

According to BILLIONS, they are fully aware of the serious concerns surrounding Yoo Ah-in’s past case and his recent return to activities. They wrote, “Before entering into the contract, the company held multiple candid and in-depth discussions with Yoo Ah-in over an extended period, carefully considering the responsibilities and attitude required for him to resume his career as an actor, as well as the direction he should take moving forward. After this cautious and thorough process, BILLIONS decided to accompany Yoo Ah-in on his new beginning.” They revealed that Yoo Ah-in was not prioritizing better terms nor superficial support for simply resuming his career; instead, “he wanted a sincere partner who would stand alongside him through every difficult and careful step of seeking forgiveness and understanding from the public.”

BILLIONS said it will take a long-term approach in supporting Yoo Ah-in as he works to rebuild public trust and begin anew as an actor, rather than rushing the process as they manage all aspects of the actor’s activities. The announcement has come after Yoo Ah-in was previously rumored to be joining Galaxy Corporation, the agency representing G-Dragon. Instead, he joins BILLIONS, which also represents actors including Lee Jun-young and Jo Bo-ah.

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