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Actor's Comeback: From Drug Scandal to Occult Thriller
18 Aug
Summary
- Actor Yoo Ah-in stars in upcoming occult thriller 'Vampir'.
- He plays a contract killer confronting a pagan occult group.
- Filming for 'Vampir' began recently, with a 2028 release planned.
Actor Yoo Ah-in is slated for a return to the screen in the upcoming occult thriller titled 'Vampir'. The film, directed by Jang Jae-hyun, features Yoo Ah-in as a protagonist contract killer tasked with investigating a pagan occult group. His character's steadfast nature begins to unravel as he delves deeper into the case.
Principal photography for 'Vampir' started in August 2026, with official filming set to commence shortly. The movie is anticipated for a theatrical release in 2028. This project signifies Yoo Ah-in's comeback following a drug use controversy that led to a pause in his career.
In February 2025, Yoo Ah-in received a one-year jail sentence, a two-year suspended sentence, and a fine of 2 million KRW for illegal drug use. His probation is scheduled to continue until July 2027. Previously, films 'The Match' and 'Hi-Five' were released in 2025 after postponements.
