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Regarding the report that Netflix has sent an official letter regarding the termination of the contract to the investment company in relation to the film ‘The Match’ with actor Yoo Ah-in, who is accused of using drugs, he said , “It can’t be. confirmed.”
On the 21st, a Netflix official said, “Nothing has been decided” and “It is impossible to confirm the official document” in relation to the report that an official letter has been sent to Maeil Business Daily Star Today saying his be issuing a contract termination report.
An official from Yoo Ah-in’s agency also took a cautious stance, saying, “We haven’t heard anything about it,” and we are “confirming.”
Earlier, Ilgan Sports reported that Netflix sent an official letter to Ace Maker Movie Works, an investment company, about Yoo Ah-in’s regular use of propofol last month, informing them that the contract is subject to termination.
However, he said this action does not proceed immediately as a contract termination procedure.
‘Competition’ depicts the inevitable match between Jo Hoon-hyeon (Lee Byung-hun) and Lee Chang-ho (Yoo Ah-in), two legends of the Korean Baduk game, who were master and disciple, and competitors. It was originally supposed to be released through Netflix this year, but the schedule has become unclear due to Yoo Ah-in’s alleged drug use. In addition, Yoo Ah-in is responsible for two tops with Lee Byung-hun, so editing is difficult, and Netflix’s battles are deepening, as a boycott by Go fans is predicted.
Yoo Ah-in is currently accused of using four types of drugs: propofol, ketamine, hemp, and cocaine. On the 5th of last month, the police conducted a search and seizure of Yoo Ah-in’s body, including urine and hair, at the airport, At the time, the urine test showed a positive reaction to marijuana. He also tested positive for cocaine and ketamine, which was a shock to him.
Yoo Ah-in faces a closed police investigation on the 24th.
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