“If it continues, Hollywood and Korean showbiz will collapse”… Korean media raise concerns about celebrities’ drug controversies 

Controversies over drug use are spreading not only in Hollywood but also in the Korean entertainment industry.

“NYPD Blue” child actor Austin Majors (27 years old) recently died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. According to reports from the U.S. media, Majors was found dead at a homeless facility in Los Angeles on February 12th. 

In 2022, “Walking Dead” star Tyler Sanders also died of fentanyl poisoning. His body was found in his home in LA with plastic straws and white powder. He also texted his friend that he was taking fentanyl the night before his death. The actor was also found to have taken cocaine and heroin before.

Earlier this year, American rapper Gangsta Boo also died and there were reports of fentanyl ingredients found in her body. Actor Heath Freeman also died at the age of 41 due to an overdose after taking alcohol, fentanyl and cocaine.

Due to the increase in deaths of fentanyl overdoses, drug use has emerged as a serious social problem in the U.S.

If it is fentanyl in the U.S, Korean showbiz is also suffering from controversies over propofol use. Top actor Yoo Ah In was recently investigated by the police on charges of habitually administering propofol. It was even more shocking when suspicion of him taking marijuana also arose. The police have recently conducted various examinations, such as urine test and cell phone forensics, and is waiting for the results.

This drug scandal made headlines because Yoo Ah In is in his heyday. With his huge impact, he has been receiving various acting projects and advertising contracts. Therefore, as soon as the controversy broke out, the film and advertising industries are facing crises and have begun to cut his appearance and prepare for Plan B.

“High School Rapper 2” rapper Yoon Byung Ho (active name “Bully Da Ba$tard”) was previously sentenced to 4 years in prison after getting caught smoking marijuana and methamphetamine at his home in Incheon.

In addition, House Rulez Ahn Ji Seok reportedly not only bought and smoked marijuana but also grew them in his home where he lived with his children. Don Spike was indicted on charges of buying and administering methamphetamine. The court sentenced him to three years in prison and 5 years of probation in the first trial but the prosecution appealed. 

Source: daum