“Photo Emperor” Yoo Ah In re-appeared on screen after the banned substance scandal, was praised for his top acting and received unexpected favors

After nearly a year of being absent from the screen due to a shocking scandal, “Photo Emperor” Yoo Ah In officially reappeared through a long-running project. Goodbye Earth (Vietnamese title: Goodbye Earth). Although he was previously removed from poster images, teasers, trailers… but Yoo Ah In still appears in the film as the male lead. His time in the film is currently becoming a topic of discussion after announcing that scenes from the previous film crew were cut.

In Goodbye Earth , Yoo Ah In plays a scientist named Ha Yoon Sang. He works at America’s leading biological research institute, and is the longtime boyfriend of female lead Jin Se Kyung (portrayed by Ahn Eun Jin). After the asteroid crash into the earth occurred, Yoon Sang and Se Kyung were separated for a long time, only able to communicate and interact with each other through the screen.

Yoo Ah In appeared frequently in the first 3 episodes of the film, having many interesting interactions with co-star Ahn Eun Jin. Previously, according to director Kim Jin Min, Yoo Ah In’s time was cut as much as possible (rumored to be nearly half of the total number of scenes, from 70 to 40) to minimize possible discomfort. to some viewers. Initially, the director planned to edit the first 3 episodes, but Netflix did not allow it because they had already been post-produced. From episode 4 onwards, the actor’s time is significantly reduced. However, important and necessary segments for the story line are still completely retained whether Yoo Ah In is present or not.

“I never thought about the movie not being able to be released. Putting Yoo Ah In’s fake news aside, this movie deserves to be aired. “, Kim Jin Min said. It’s worth mentioning that right from the beginning of episode 1, Netflix surprised the audience by having an introduction with a clear image of Yoo Ah In, as if silently affirming that the platform would not let go. male star.

Yoo Ah In was favored by Netflix to make an entire introduction for the film, implicitly affirming that he would not let go of the actor.

Even though he doesn’t appear much, Yoo Ah In is still praised by netizens for his acting. The segments where Yoon Sang shows the pressure and mental exhaustion of being “quarantined” alone and separated from his lover make viewers heartbroken. Yoo Ah In’s appearance also caught attention as he became increasingly skinny and lifeless over time, just like the character’s situation.

Yoo Ah In was praised for his acting

In February 2023, Yoo Ah In was involved in a shocking banned substance scandal, testing positive for 8 different drugs. Korea’s famous “photo king” was accused of using propofol 181 times, thereby violating Korea’s Controlled Substances Act. But until now, Yoo Ah In’s trial has not yet had a final result, as law enforcement continues to investigate and collect information.