Posts Tagged ‘Yeh Hak-young’

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Joo Ji-hoon receives his sentencing
by | June 22, 2009 | 99 Comments
On the morning of June 23, Joo Ji-hoon appeared in court to receive his sentencing after pleading guilty to drug use of ecstasy and ketamine, and his fans can relax, since he got off pretty lightly. His punishment is six months of jail with one year of probation (a suspended sentence) and 120 hours of... More »


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Joo Ji-hoon seeks 1 year in prison
by | June 9, 2009 | 77 Comments
Joo Ji-hoon arrives at court on June 9 Correction: Apologies, I read further to see that the punishment is not final. The prosecutors sought the stated prison terms for the accused, but the official sentencing comes in two weeks. Joo Ji-hoon appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on June 9 for a hearing after... More »


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MBC also bans Joo Ji-hoon
by | May 24, 2009 | 76 Comments
This isn’t really a surprise, nor is it really even necessary: following the KBS banning of actor Joo Ji-hoon and his partners in drug-crime (drug trafficker Yoon Seol-hee and funder Yeh Hak-young), broadcast station MBC is following suit. I say it’s not necessary because even without the ban, it’s unlikely Joo would be hired again... More »


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Joo Ji-hoon indicted on drug charges
by | May 18, 2009 | 46 Comments
Actor Joo Ji-hoon, who was busted last month for using ecstasy and ketamine, then dropped from a drama (Tokyo Tower), and subsequently banned from KBS for an indefinite period of time, was indicted by the Seoul Central District Court on May 19. The charge is for use of an illegal drug on two occasions. He... More »


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Drug scandal gets Joo Ji-hoon banned from KBS
by | May 6, 2009 | 102 Comments
After actor Joo Ji-hoon (Antique, Goong) was named in the recent drug scandal for recreational drug use of ecstasy and ketamine (which got the main supplier, actress Yoon Seol-hee, tossed into jail along with her financial enabler Yeh Hak-young), Joo was the center of the ensuing media frenzy. He was dropped from his latest drama... More »


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All Joo Ji-hoon events canceled
by | April 28, 2009 | 165 Comments
The names aren’t out yet, but we do get a few initials and hints as police look into the circle of acquaintance of the celebrities booked in the drug scandal: Joo Ji-hoon‘s two Japan fanmeetings have been canceled. Tickets will be refunded. His film The Naked Kitchen (co-starring Shin Mina and Kim Tae-woo) was scheduled... More »


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More on the drug scandal
by | April 27, 2009 | 138 Comments
Joo Ji-hoon, Yoon Seol-hee Actress Yoon Seol-hee is the main player in the drug scandal that erupted over the weekend, but as Joo Ji-hoon is the most recognizable name, he’s getting a lot of the attention. There’s also some confusion about the facts, but to reiterate: Joo Ji-hoon was NOT arrested for trafficking the drugs,... More »


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Joo Ji-hoon busted for drug use
by | April 25, 2009 | 401 Comments
Whoa. Five people have been busted for drug trafficking, selling, and/or use — and three of them celebrities. Most shocking is the involvement of popular actor Joo Ji-hoon, of movies Antique Bakery and The Naked Kitchen. A representative from the Seoul police’s drug investigation department told reporters on April 26, “Joo Ji-hoon was investigated and... More »