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Drug Case Resurrected Amidst Ju Ji-hoon Complexion Controversy? A Comprehensive Summary of the 2009 Drug Use Allegations and the Court Ruling at the Time
2026.11.05 11:12
The 2009 drug case is being mentioned again along with the controversy over Ju Ji-hoon's complexion! We have summarized everything at once, from the charges of ecstasy and ketamine use to the suspended sentence, the suspension from acting, and the process of his return.
Don't you see Ju Ji-hoon's name really often in online communities these days? 👀
As soon as 'The Remarried Empress' was released, the topic of facial expressions exploded before the acting.
However, when I read the comments, there are surprisingly many reactions saying, "But didn't Ju Ji-hoon have a drug scandal in the past?" 😳
Actually, not many people remember exactly what happened or how the punishment was received.
So today, I’ve summarized everything from the complexion controversy to the full story of the incident 17 years ago, and even the comeback ✨
1. The Controversy Over Ju Ji-hoon's Complexion: Why It Was Even Summoned to the Drug Case
After the release of episodes 1-4 of Disney+'s 'The Remarried Empress,' there was an outpouring of reactions noting that Ju Ji-hoon, who plays Emperor Sovieshu, looked particularly gloomy.
I'm the only one with a dull complexion among fair-skinned actors.
He's an emperor, so it seems like he needs a reflector.
Reactions even emerged expressing concern for liver health.
In this process, I see some posts that even bring in past history to make connections.
"No connection has been confirmed between the complexion controversy and the drug case." 💡
Skin color looks different depending on natural tone, lighting, shooting environment, and fatigue.
It is unreasonable to judge someone's health or past based solely on their facial expression on screen.
2. The 2009 Drug Use Incident: What Happened?
Origin: Police investigating drug use by host bar employees uncovered indications of celebrity involvement
Timing of administration: Around March 2008, twice while intoxicated
Location: The home of fellow former model Ye Hak-young, etc.
Drugs: Ecstasy, Ketamine
April 26, 2009: Admitted to charges after appearing before the police.
May 19, 2009: Indicted without detention
What is unusual is that the drug test result at the time was negative.
Attorney Lee Jae-man, the legal representative, stated that he confessed to the drug use himself because he could not lie against his conscience.
There are rumors that even marijuana was used, but the only drugs mentioned in the trial articles at the time were ecstasy and ketamine.
3. What was the court ruling at the time?
On June 23, 2009, the 27th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court delivered the verdict.
6 months in prison, 1 year suspended sentence
120 hours of community service
Forfeiture of 360,000 won
The court viewed the nature of the crime as not light, stating that the drug is inexpensive and easily accessible to youth, and its spread would cause significant harm.
Instead, they reportedly took into consideration the fact that the number of drug doses was low, there was no prior criminal record, the patient showed deep remorse, and there were many petitions.
4. The 10 years it took from the suspension to the return
It took a really big hit after the incident 😢
Placed on KBS, EBS, and MBC ban list
Japanese movie 'Kitchen' release canceled, Japanese fan meeting completely canceled
Production of the drama 'Tokyo Tower' was canceled after withdrawing from the project.
Enlisted on February 2, 2010, discharged on November 21, 2011 (Reservist on Active Duty, Special Forces)
Returning to SBS's 'Five Fingers' after military discharge
MBC lifted appearance restrictions in July 2013, and KBS and EBS in January 2019.
Established status as a hit actor with Netflix's 'Kingdom', resumed advertising in 2019
In fact, it took nearly 10 years to regain its prime.
5. The Origin of the Controversy: What Kind of Work is 'The Remarried Empress'?
Release: November 3, 2026 on Disney+ (2 episodes every Wednesday, 10 episodes total)
Original work: The webtoon of the same name with approximately 2.97 billion cumulative global views
Ju Ji-hoon: As Emperor Sovieshu
Shin Min-ah: As Empress Navier
Lee Se-young: Plays the role of Rasta, a runaway slave
Lee Jong-suk: As Prince Heinrich of the Western Kingdom
I've also heard a lot of comments saying that the skin tone contrast stood out even more because of the opulent imperial background ✨
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. Is the controversy regarding Ju Ji-hoon's complexion related to drugs?
A. No correlation has been confirmed. Skin tone in the image is heavily influenced by lighting and shooting conditions, so it cannot be determined with certainty.
Q. What drugs did Ju Ji-hoon take during the drug case?
A. I was indicted in 2009 on charges of administering ecstasy and ketamine twice around March 2008.
Q. What punishment did Ju Ji-hoon receive at the time?
A. He was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for one year, 120 hours of community service, and a fine of 360,000 won.
Q. When was Ju Ji-hoon's broadcasting ban lifted?
A. MBC was released in July 2013, and KBS and EBS in January 2019.
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