Yoo Ah In signs exclusive contract with BILLIONS agency

South Korean actor Yoo Ah In has signed an exclusive contract with the entertainment agency BILLIONS, marking a significant step in his attempt to resume his acting career following a drug controversy.

On August 21, 2026, BILLIONS announced the partnership, acknowledging public concerns regarding Yoo’s past legal issues. The agency stated that the decision followed extensive discussions regarding the responsibility and attitude required for his return. BILLIONS emphasized that Yoo sought a partner capable of helping him navigate the process of rebuilding public trust and seeking forgiveness, rather than simply seeking better contract terms.

Yoo Ah In was previously sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year suspended sentence for repeated illegal drug use. His return to the screen is set through the film ‘Vampire’, directed by Jang Jae Hyun, in which he has been cast as a contract killer. While the agency has pledged to manage his activities with a focus on long-term stability and sincere reflection, the announcement has met with mixed reactions from the public and existing fans of the agency.