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Yoo Ah-in shows off new look ahead of comeback following suspended sentence in drug case

Set to make a comeback, Yoo Ah-in appeared markedly different from before. The production team behind “Vampir,” tentative English title, announced Tuesday that the project had finalized its cast, including Yoo, Lee Sung-min, Lee Jun-hyuk, Kim Do-i, Yoon Kyung-ho and Choi Hyun-wook, and entered production this month. An occult thriller, “Vampir” follows an unidentified contract killer who tracks…

Yoo Ah-in shows off new look ahead of comeback following suspended sentence in drug case

Yoo Ah-in appeared notably different from his previous appearance as he prepares for his upcoming comeback. The production team behind the film "Vampir" announced on Tuesday the completion of their cast, which now includes Yoo, alongside Lee Sung-min, Lee Jun-hyuk, Kim Do-i, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Choi Hyun-wook. The movie, an occult thriller, follows an unidentified contract killer tasked by a clergyman to track down a mysterious pagan group.

The film has garnered increased attention as it marks Yoo's first major-screen project since he was involved in a drug-related controversy, leading to a suspended sentence and a hiatus in his career. Reports suggested Yoo's involvement in the film as early as last year, but his agency had distanced itself from the rumors, claiming his participation had not been finalized.

As recently as last month, the film distributor NEW maintained uncertainty about Yoo's involvement. However, with his confirmation as part of the cast after a year of speculation, Yoo's return to the silver screen with "Vampir" is now set to commence.

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