[단독] Police ban actor from leaving country for habitual use of propofol

The agency said, “I was investigated once”
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It has been confirmed that a top male movie star in Korea has been investigated by the police for habitual use of propofol. A ban on departure was also enforced, and the agency’s position is “it didn’t fit unless necessary, such as a procedure,” but if violations are revealed, the possibility that the investigation will expand to the entire entertainment industry cannot be ruled out.

This is reporter Jeon Jeong-won’s exclusive report.

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A movie star in his 30s who is called a ‘box-office guarantee check’ in Chungmuro ​​for his strong character and acting skills.

On the 6th, it was found that the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency called and investigated Mr. A for violating the Narcotics Control Act.

This is because the situation where propofol was habitually administered while visiting multiple hospitals was captured.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which monitors the distribution of psychotropic drugs, requested the police to investigate, claiming that Mr. A’s propofol prescription frequency was too frequent.

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety officials
“(Propopol) prescriptions are very frequent, or (hospital) come often and get hit, these cases are mainly…”

It is known that the police who started the investigation also issued a ban on leaving the country for Mr. A.

The agency admitted that they were investigated by the police on related charges.

However, he explained to the effect that he did not know about the frequency of administration, saying, “I know that propofol was not received except when necessary, such as a regular health checkup or procedure.”

agency staff
“Honestly, we didn’t know too much about the details. There are some parts that need to be sorted out, so maybe we should talk about something with the actor…”

The police requested an analysis of Mr. A’s body hair to the National Institute of Scientific Investigation to check whether propofol was habitually administered.

This is TV Chosun Jeon Jung-won.