{
  "id": 2345104,
  "title": "Yoo Ah-in signs with new agency as comeback gathers pace after drug conviction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/yoo-ah-in-signs-with-new-agency-as-comeback-gathers-pace-after-drug-2345104",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260821/yoo-ah-in-signs-with-new-agency-as-comeback-gathers-pace-after-drug-conviction"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Yoo Ah-in has signed with a new agency just days after announcing his return to acting, marking a full comeback over three years after a drug scandal derailed his career. The agency, Billions, confirmed the exclusive contract with Yoo on its official social media on Friday, acknowledging the concerns related to his legal troubles and his decision to resume acting. The agency expressed its seriousness in addressing these concerns and the responsibility that comes with Yoo's return, considering his past case and his recent activities. They had a series of detailed discussions with Yoo over an extended period to evaluate the requirements for his career resumption and the path he should follow. Yoo had previously been sentenced to a year in prison, suspended for two years, for breaching Korea's Narcotics Control Act and other charges. His agreement with his previous agency, UAA, was set to expire on June 30, with reports indicating Yoo was contemplating a role in director Jang Jae-hyun's upcoming film \"Vampir.\"",
  "summary": "Actor Yoo Ah-in has signed with a new agency just days after confirming his return to the big screen, signaling a full-fledged comeback more than three years after a drug scandal derailed his career. Agency Billions announced on its official social media channel Friday that it had signed an exclusive contract with Yoo, acknowledging concerns surrounding his past legal troubles and decision to…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Yoo Ah-in signs with new agency as comeback gathers pace after drug conviction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/yoo-ah-in-signs-with-new-agency-as-comeback-gathers-pace-after-drug",
        "published": "2026-08-21T09:07:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}