oh my god.. all my fantasies of Joo Ji Hoon are now obliterated into oblivion.. I can not believe this story

This is shocking. I wonder what will become of his career.

Wow... just finished The Devil and Antique Bakery this weekend... the smoking in AB was a little bothersome but now... real drug use... Oh.My.Goodness... too bad.. it sounds like a career ending mistake...

This is terribly sad...:( With a little luck his carrer will survive...well i hope that! because he's so good looking ;)

I can't believe this either! I just finished watching Goong, and now when I think about the drama, I'll think about this too :( Why did you do it Joo Ji Hoon??

oh my this is indeed a career killer.
i became a fan of him for Devil not of Goong because in Devil it showed his true acting side... and yet..... all that went down the drain....
this is what happens when one does drugs! its just bad!!!
and what is worse is that the other actress... god.
She was trafficking those drugs! what an idiot!

HO-LY CRAP!

I did not see this coming AT ALL! My dear Joo Ji Hoon doing drugs? This is too hard to believe! OMG! So crazy. (I'm reading this while I'm watching Protege, a Chinese movie about drugs) So, yeah, too much info about drugs today!

This is so shocking and just so out-of-the-blue! I did notice that he looked like a user in some of his pics but I assumed it was just coz of his build. This so shocking!

Dramabeans, I know this isn't a joke but part of me, like everybody else, hope that it is. Thanks for info.

Sarah: so Yoon is an actress or actor? Because you said "she" in the next paragraph, I am a little confused :)

JJH , well, using drugs twice and if ectasy, I think is not a big deal in youth. I don't support for drug use but I know many young people who use ectasy while going to discoteque. And using it twice, it's really not a big deal, hopefully he did not use more than that to be called "drug addicted". Well, I really hope that JJH can rise again from this. Hopefully. Maybe it's better to go away for a while (like military duty) and come back with a sincere appology.

"Joo reportedly bought the drugs — which include Ecstasy and Ketamine — from a fellow celebrity."

. . . while having a pacifier in his mouth . . . lager lager lager . . .

"because he’s so good looking "

But you wonder if maybe his weight loss has to do with him indulging in the Lindsey Lohan diet or something. All kidding aside, this could be career ending, especially in South Korea. Actors may rebuild their face with silicone, collagen, and botox injections, but they'd be damned if they get sorted for E's and Whiz.

I'm not judging him on his recreational choices, but your career is suddenly on lifeline now, and you should have been more careful.

Awwww why him, he was one of my favorites. Personally i mean it makes sense hes young, and has money. If he only did it twice while i don't approve its not like hes a total druggie running around naked in public or something. Compared to hollywood k-entertainment is like the teletubbies. I was looking forward to tokyo tower too, hopefully he apologizes and everything blows over after laying low for a ltitle bit.

Hmm... just wondering, but why is taking drugs career ending material in Korea? In North America it's almost no big deal and tons of people use them recreationally... not just celebrities, but everyone.
I understand that there are huge cultural differences, but is there a specific reason for the severity of the consequences?

Ouch, man. Say good-bye to your career, Prince Shin.

Wow.. I didn't see this coming at all. JJH, why~?

Hopefully he'll be able to overcome this eventually, because he really is a talented actor, and it'd be a shame for him to be practically blacklisted.. :/

I just finished watching Antique Bakery this week too and I was pleasantly surprised to notice some development from Goong.

How sad that his career will most likely come to a halt, but at the same time, I cannot promote one ruining his body for the momentary euphoria generated by illegal substances.

After all, we don't want the message out there that drug use is glamorous -- nevermind that you're breaking the law and leading yourself to bodily fatal consequences.

the guy looked like a drug taker so im not surprised really.

my poor prince for getting busted...

All the best to him recovering from this PR mess. He should have been careful and avoided those drugs altogether considering he lives in a society that is particularly harsh on drug users. The Korean newspapers are already buzzing like crazy over this incident. Poor fella.

I'm supposed to be surprised, but why am I not surprised? Part of me always have a feeling that he is a bad, bad, guy. But I guess, involvement in drugs is pushing it too far. I'm not a fan, but I did think he has, or rather had(?), a bright future as an actor. It is such a shame. Hopefully, he and others learn their lessons and back on the right track. and hopefully they would be given second chances.

Woah.. Such a surprise~~~ He looked tired and terrible in Prada Transformer show... And now drug addicted!!! I think his career in entertainment industry is shut down now...

OMG.... I'm so shocked and upset- I thought I was seeing things when I read the title... Drug use is a major no-no in Korea~ Joo Jihoon! I'm so upset... I guess I'll have to remove him as my laptop wallpaper, sniff sniff*

wait...there was a drama remake of "A Millionaire's First love"? unless you meant Hyun Bin & Lee Yeon Hee's movie....

oh..yeah..supposed to talk about this thing. meh...I thought Joo jihoon was mighty cute in goong..and then he quit making good stuff...so..I guess this is a bye-bye to his career?

what a disappointment.
i was never a fan of him but i am still disappointed.
i guess thats goodbye to his career for the time being.
has this guy gone to the army yet? if not i think thats the best place for him to go!

Well, if it's true, twice using drugs can't make a person "drug addicted". And more K celebrities look equally slim or even slimmer than him. I don't want to explain for him, but I mean, now the news released and people start the bashing, lol.

JJH is a heavy smoker (he did not hide it even in Goong's days) so the fact that he used drug once or twice did not bug me or struck me hard. but yes, it depends on personal opinion. In US, it's nothing. In Korea, it may be really something. However, I really hope that he may rise back. Celebrities are human and some of them did make mistake, but succeed again. So why not cross your fingers if you really like him??

am i the only one that doesn't care/mind?

ecstasy and ketamine? ...

i'm sure MANY more celebs even more in the public eye are using. they just aren't getting caught.

@Sue,

"i’m sure MANY more celebs even more in the public eye are using."

Most celebs don't, because in Korea, this is a HUGE deal.

@joanna,

"Hmm… just wondering, but why is taking drugs career ending material in Korea? "

I wouldn't be surprised if Joo Ji Hoon goes to prison. If the investigations show that he aided in distribution, he's going to prison for a long time. His career as an actor (esp. given his popularity among teen audiences) is already over. I don't think that can be understated. JJH's acting career in Korea is dead.

Oh my god. I can't believe this. My beloved Prince Shin! *sighs*

I hope his career would not be destroyed because of this...

and i've just finished watching antique about 5 minutes ago :p and i was like, "i like his acting here (waaay better than in goong), but his character smokes too much." well, hope it doesn't affect his career gravely. and just when i started to like his acting. tsk tsk. but i wasn't shocked with this news either. but dude.. you better stop doing drugs now! anyway, i'll still be looking forward to watching naked kitchen :)

Although i'm not his fan,i feel sad as well.
an actor which has bright future...........

OMG...>>>>>>

I'm not all that surprised I bet that JJH thought he was super cool and hardcore popping E at the club, but he should have known that he would get caught. I have no sympathy for someone who A) was dumb enough to do drugs and B) get caught doing drugs. He should have listened when Whitney told us all that "Crack is whack".

his career started off great with Goong
then went downhill after wanting more money for his upcoming drama
it picked up after Antique and now its downhill and most probably a head first plunge after this drug ordeal.

as an actor, you NEED to have a clean personal life if you want to maintain a long lasting career.

but i must admit he kind of looked suspicious in his latest appearances.

wow.... didn't see that coming.. how sad to see a talented actor to use drugs.

I didn't really know how strict the Korean Society is but by reading javabeans comment above, apparently Korean is reaaaallllyy strict on drug user/abuser.

If somebody can explain a bit detail about Korean Society, why the career is over once the celebs use the drugs. Is it because their image already torn in the public? or just because they're using drugs, they're a bad person.

I hope he (JJH) doesn't loose his career over this, but I'm not to optimistic.
The American in me doesn't find this to be a big deal...though I understand the societal differences.

I also figured he was at the very least a pot smoker.... I don't think that makes him a bad person either... just very human...meaning prone to make mistakes.

CRAP!! Noo!!! Schizz, oh man!! Don't use drugs folks...but i find it a bit harsh if someone goes to jail for a while for using drugs regardless of what country they are in. Drug selling is ten times worse in my book. When using drugs,the only person you hurt is yourself, although you family is affected by the possible irrational behavior...well i guess that means who harm your family too, but NO!! Joo Ji hoon!! WHY!!!

Looks like it is the end of their acting/modelling carreer road for these 3 now.

Moral of the story, don't mess with drugs!

whatever going on ...but this is not dream it's real life.

In some Asian countries, drug using is illegal but drug users (if caught right after) may be jailed for several days, if caught after I think they may not be jailed. Drug addictive can be put in special place with doctors and nurses (with aggrement of their family) so that they can try to stop using drugs. Drug trafficking and dealing is obviously illegal and the person will be investigated, alleged and put in jail.

I think if JJH just used the drugs (like paper said, he admitted) he may not be in jail. But if he joined Yoon in distributing or trafficking the drugs, he must be prisoned.

Sheeeeeessshhhh....None of those stars is stupid enough to know that drugs are BAD!!!! but they did it anyway, wonder why.....? there's no excuse for drugs abuse (ex:lame story of being too stressful of living under the spotlight, or using drugs to boost their self esteem in the insanely competitive entertainment industry!).

My dad killed himself and my sister died of cancer, but I didn't turn to drugs because trust me it's not helping, not even making you feel slightly better.

All my love for JJH just evaporated within seconds (he's 27 and there's no way he didn't know drugs would ruin his newly established career).

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Oppa.... I_I
does this mean "end" for you?? Please no. and Why..why...??
Well I guess it's good to be busted early. clean up your self fast and bounce back ok.!

ps: I curse those people who smuggled the drugs into Korea and "give" it to Ji Hoon!!! May their underwear be filled with holes and stink!

Aww, this is such a shame. I fist became a fan of Joo Ji hoon because of Goong. Then he really showed improvement in his acting in Devil. I don't condone drug use but I really hope this isn't the end of his career (unless he is sentenced to jail). I just hope he wasn't a huge part of distributing those drugs cause that is a huge deal. I can understand buying and using for his personal use but to actually be part of distributing is another thing. Ugh....such a shame that such a good looking guy would be going down this path. He was getting such great roles too.

It's not the end of you oppa get up.................never give up

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oh no this really sucks! he was just getting better and better in antique & kitchen. any way to bounce back from this at all? can't think of anyone who did. an HK singer just ended her career over drugs too. geez it seems everyone gets their hits from japan?

So disappointing. :-(

His career just went down the toilet and so will the careers of the other big name celebs involved. This is just so sad. Drugs are not worth it people!

This is damn sad news.
Ma G, its human to wanna try new things but.....you should have enough sense to know that you can not pull it off in a society as strict as yours. My gosh, i always wonder why ppl do crazy things like that if they know the consequences....this still amazes me. All i have to say is....WOW.

I dont even want this guy Joo Ji Hoon's dirty name associated with Yoon Eun Hye.

There is absolutely no excuse for using drugs. I've always had this sneaking feeling that he was a drug user cause he always looked stoned. I'm glad he got busted.

It's ridiculous that people are makintg excuses for his behaviour.

WOW I'm very shocked at this news.
I don't think anyone suspected this but now that I look back at his photos, it does seem like he's out of it. Yeah, his clothes are nice but he looks dead. No life. I hope he learns from this and get what he deserves. If they find him guilty, well too bad. If not, then that's good. I really, really love him in Goong since it was my first Korean drama so I'm really disappointed when I heard this. And more people are involved? This is bad.

@ 42 anythingcute: If there weren't any people like Ju Ji Hoon or anyone else buying drugs, then those people wouldn't travel all the way to Japan for drugs. It works both ways, hun.

Gobsmacked.

What a stupid career-busting thing to do, Joo Ji-hoon. And I was just praising your acting in a recent blog post, too.

omg! why???!! nooohhhh
this is so scary...we'll never know what's gonna happen to his career.
*sigh* this is really sad.
this might be the end of his career.
too bad, he's an amazing actor.