Drug Convict Yoo Ah-in to Star in New Vampire Film

South Korean film star Yoo Ah-in is set to make his acting comeback in the upcoming film "Vampire." The actor, who was convicted last year for the long-term illegal use of multiple anesthetic drugs and marijuana, received a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, along with a fine. He will now star in a new project from director Lee Jong-su, known for the film "Exhuma."

Filming for "Vampire" officially commenced in August, with a cast that includes veteran actor Lee Byung-hun, Yoon Kyung-ho, Lee Joon-hyuk, Choi Hyun-wook, and newcomer DOI. Yoo Ah-in is slated to portray a vampire hunter, while Lee Byung-hun will play a priest. Together, they will confront vampires in the film.

The movie's ensemble cast also features Choi Hyun-wook as a US Army lieutenant with a suspicious mission and Yoon Kyung-ho as a smuggler. The film is anticipated to be released in 2028. This marks Yoo Ah-in's first major role since his legal troubles began, generating significant attention within the South Korean entertainment industry.