Yoo Ah In Had Severe Suicidal Thoughts Says Doctor Who Prescribed Him Drugs
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Actor Yoo Ah In appeared in court for his fifth trial on May 14, facing charges of habitual propofol use, illegal prescription and purchase of sleeping pills under another person’s name, cannabis smoking, and evidence tampering.
During the proceedings, one of the doctors who prescribed medical narcotics for the actor testified that he had frequently expressed suicidal thoughts and that his mental condition was severe.
Two doctors who had prescribed medication to Yoo Ah In took the stand as witnesses. One of them, Dr. Oh, recalled that during Yoo Ah In’s first visit in June 2021, the actor had “continuously complained of suicidal thoughts and depression.” Dr. Oh’s records indicated that Yoo had returned for consultations on July 1 and 6, reporting similar symptoms, which worsened by April 2022.
He had lost a tremendous amount of weight. The suicidal thoughts had increased. He mentioned feeling ‘restless,’ ‘anxious,’ ‘unable to concentrate,’ and ‘distracted,’ which I also noted in his chart. Due to these symptoms, I remember prescribing medication to help control his anxiety.
— Dr. Oh
He further testified that Yoo Ah In’s symptoms fluctuated and that the actor had even frequently expressed a desire to escape from K-Drama filming sets.
He often said he wanted to escape from the drama filming set. He has been having thoughts about death for a long time.
— Dr. Oh
Dr. Oh also noted the differences between Yoo Ah In and other celebrities he treated, stating that Yoo’s consultations were unusually long, often lasting up to two hours. Unlike other celebrities who typically requested specific medications for sleep or panic disorder, Yoo’s sessions involved in-depth discussions about his chronic symptoms.
Other public figures and celebrities also come for consultations. The difference with Yoo Ah In is how his chronic symptoms are. A notable point is that his consultation sessions lasted very long. While other celebrities often requested only medication for ‘controlling sleep’ or ‘dealing with panic disorder,’ Yoo Ah In had consultations lasting about an hour and a half to two hours even from the first visit.
— Dr. Oh
Yoo Ah In faces allegations of administering propofol 181 times between September 2020 and March 2021 and illegally obtaining over 1,100 sleeping pills under another person’s name from May 2021 to August 2021. The actor arrived at the Seoul Central District Court wearing a suit, briefly smiling as he entered. When reporters asked if he continued to deny the charges, the actor said there were no new updates and apologized for not being able to speak further before heading inside.
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