“Is it Yoo Ah-in?” Hiding his gray hair… a ‘surprise’ in his longer back hair

July 15, 2026 35 views Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Actor Yoo Ah-in appeared at a movie premiere with a hairstyle that looked markedly different from before.

On the 13th, Yoo Ah-in attended the VIP premiere of the film ‘Hope,’ held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Unlike the time of his court appearances in the past, when gray hair was noticeable through his short hair, he left a more changed impression that day with darker hair color and longer back hair that extended down to the nape of his neck.

Yoo Ah-in appeared at a movie premiere with a hairstyle that looked markedly different from before. Photo = online SNS Wearing a blue cap pulled down low over his eyes, he headed toward the screening room in a black shirt while holding a tumbler. Although most of his face was hidden beneath the cap brim, his side hair and back hair flowed down long, showing a clear contrast from his previous short and neat hairstyle.

Yoo Ah-in did not appear at the photo wall where the stars lined up one by one. Without a separate photo session, he kept his head lowered and moved while looking around, minimizing exposure to official cameras.

However, the mood changed when he spotted an acquaintance. Yoo Ah-in reportedly smiled broadly with his mouth wide open, greeted them warmly by saying, “It’s been a long time,” and then embraced the other person. Unlike when he was cautiously heading toward the screening room, he did not hide his bright expression in front of a familiar face.

He was also seen naturally mingling with several film industry figures inside the premiere venue. It was not a place where he officially declared a return to activities, but interest continued because he revealed his recent status at a film event attended by the public after suspending activities.

In particular, there were also eyewitness accounts that Yoo Ah-in visited the premiere venue with director Jang Jae-hyun. Previously, Yoo Ah-in had been caught up in rumors that he would appear in Jang’s new work, ‘Vampire,’ but the investor-distributor NEW stated, “Nothing has been confirmed regarding his appearance.”

Yoo Ah-in was brought to trial on charges including violations of the Narcotics Control Act, received a sentence of one year in prison at the first trial, and was taken into custody in court. Later, on appeal, his sentence was reduced to one year in prison with a two-year suspended sentence and a fine of 2 million won, and the Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling.

Recently, reports also said that after parting ways with his longtime agency UAA, he is in discussions for an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation. However, as of now, neither the contract with the new agency nor his appearance in the film ‘Vampire’ has been officially confirmed.

[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports reporter]