He has signed a movie, tentatively titled Vampir, which marks his first major acting project since his drug-related legal case brought his career to a halt. The casting was confirmed by local distributor NEW (Next Entertainment World) on Tuesday. South Korean actor Yoo Ah In is set to make his comeback to the entertainment industry. The actor will headline the upcoming occult mystery thriller directed by Jang Jae Hyun, the filmmaker behind the blockbuster Exhuma.
The cast also includes Lee Sung Min, Lee Jun Hyuk , Doy, Yoon Kyung Ho, and Choi Hyun Wook . The film reunites Jang with a major production following Exhuma, which became one of South Korea’s biggest box-office successes in 2024.
The actors began their script reading workshops and the production house is targetting 2028 theatrical release.
The film’s principal photography began earlier this month with filming set to began later this month.
How the controversy affected his career
Ah In stepped away from acting after the allegations emerged. He was replaced in the second season of Netflix’s K-drama Hellbound, while the release of films, including The Match and Hi-Five, was also pushed back. In February 2025, the actor was sentenced to one year in prison, with the sentence suspended for two years, along with a fine of 2 million won (approximately US$1,420). The Supreme Court later upheld the sentence, with his probation period set to continue until July 2027. Both movies eventually reached audiences in 2025.
The appeals court had earlier reduced the punishment, stating: “Considering the motive, method, and consequences of the crime, as well as circumstances after the offense, the sentence handed down in the first trial was too heavy and unfair.
