Actor Ha Jung-woo is suspected of illegally administering propofol. Ha Jung-woo argued that skin anesthesia only progressed and no drug abuse occurred. In addition, he received medical treatment in the name of his younger brother because of the hospital's request.

Ha Jung-woo's agency, Weekhouse Company, said on Tuesday that he was suspected of illegally administering propofol. There are two major issues of controversy. The purpose of the propofol dose and the reason for using the name.

▲ Propofol medication, was it illegal or intended for treatment

The prosecution is investigating allegations of illegal administration of propofol illegally by more than 10 people, including Ha Jung-woo, chaebols, entrepreneurs, representatives of entertainment companies, and famous fashion designers. Ha Jung-woo strongly insisted on this suspicion not because of illegal habitual medication, but because of the purpose of treatment.

Ha Jung-woo said, “In January 2019, Ha Jung-woo was introduced to a mother hospital who was famous for the treatment of laser scars. The period was about 10 times between January and September 2019, and I received intense laser treatment. "" When you are treated, you have undergone sleep anesthesia at the discretion of the director. There is no substance abuse. " Clarified.

Ha Jung-woo is known to be in the United States. The prosecution will soon summon Ha Jung-woo to investigate whether his propofol medication was for legitimate treatment or was a routine illegitimate drug.

▲ Why is my brother's name treated?

Ha Jung-woo's suspicion was that he was treated in the name of his brother, not in his name. It is obviously illegal to receive medical treatment in the name of another person under medical law. Ha Jung-woo handed over the information of others at the request of the hospital and explained that it was not used. But I admitted and apologized that this was a rash act.

Ha Jung-woo said, "From the first visit, the director valued privacy by saying" Wear a mask and a hat. " I thought vaguely as a privacy preservation and sent it without any doubt because it was a doctor's request.

At the same time, he admitted to the mistake of using the nominee, "I sincerely reflect on the director's request, but frivolously informed others about his personal information, and sincerely apologize to the fans for this misunderstanding."

Prosecutors' investigation will also reveal whether Ha Jung-woo's use of the car name was intentional or was really requested by the hospital. "Fortunately, in the process of scheduling the date of the hospital visit and monitoring the progress after the treatment, the character history that confirms the information sent by the director and the information sent by the director's request is confirmed. "It remains," he said, "If you look at the history, the fact that you entered the hospital for treatment, the date and time is clearly confirmed."

Ha Jung-woo said he would actively cooperate with future investigations. Ha Jung-woo, a 'national actress' who has been trusted in both acting and personality, is shocked by the public just because he is caught in such suspicions. Attention is drawn to whether Ha Jung-woo can properly clarify the suspicion and regain confidence.

(SBS funE Kang Sun-ae reporter)