The ongoing controversy surrounding South Korean actress Song Ha-yoon and allegations of school bullying has taken a new turn as the individual claiming to be her victim has released further details regarding the alleged physical assault. This development escalates the situation, reigniting public interest and placing increased scrutiny on the actress and her agency’s response.
The accuser, who initially brought forth the allegations on the JTBC program “Crime Chief” on April 1st, posted a detailed account on an online community forum on Sunday, identifying himself as the same person who made the initial accusations. He stated that seeing Song Ha-yoon in the popular drama “Marry My Husband” prompted him to come forward, recognizing her as the perpetrator of a past violent incident. Living in the United States, he explained that he was unaware of the drama and Song Ha-yoon’s recent projects until recently.
According to his detailed account, the alleged incident occurred during high school when Song Ha-yoon summoned him during lunchtime. He claims that upon meeting, she and her associates held him against his will and subjected him to physical assault for approximately 90 minutes. The accuser emphasizes that his primary goal is to receive a sincere apology from Song Ha-yoon for the traumatic experience.
Seeking resolution, the alleged victim stated he attempted to contact Song Ha-yoon directly through social media and her agency, Kingkong by Starship Entertainment, via email. He claims that it was only after his third email to the agency that he received a response. This initial contact led to a two-hour conversation with an agency representative, culminating in a proposal for an in-person meeting. To substantiate his claims, the accuser included screenshots of his email and messenger communications with the agency in his online post.
Song Ha-yoon at an event
Actress Song Ha-yoon attends a public event. The renewed allegations of school bullying have drawn significant media attention to the actress.
Despite expressing his desire for direct communication with Song Ha-yoon for a personal apology, the accuser reports that the agency maintained they were unable to facilitate contact with the actress. He asserts that his decision to publicly disclose the incident was a direct result of Song Ha-yoon and her agency’s failure to acknowledge the accusations and offer an apology. He concluded his post with a firm stance, stating he would not seek settlement should Song Ha-yoon or her agency pursue legal action, emphasizing his commitment to seeking justice and acknowledgment.
“It has been a week since the last ‘Crime Chief’ episode aired. People really don’t change,” the accuser wrote, expressing his frustration with the perceived lack of remorse or accountability from Song Ha-yoon. He interprets her continued denial and the agency’s stance as either an unwillingness to apologize or preparation for legal proceedings. He reiterated that the threat of legal action would not deter him from pursuing the matter.
In the immediate aftermath of the “Crime Chief” broadcast in early April, Song Ha-yoon denied all accusations. Kingkong by Starship Entertainment acknowledged that Song Ha-yoon was expelled from high school due to a school violence incident but asserted that it was unrelated to the current accuser’s claims. The agency released a statement refuting the allegations reported on “Crime Chief” and vowed legal action against the informant and the program following a subsequent report. As of now, neither Song Ha-yoon nor her agency has issued a statement regarding the accuser’s latest detailed post.
Song Ha-yoon, born Kim Mi-sun, debuted under the stage name Kim Byul in 2003 before adopting her current stage name in 2012. She has garnered recognition for her roles in popular K-dramas such as “Marry My Husband,” where she played a notable antagonist, and “Fight for My Way” (2017), as well as the film “Intimate Strangers” (2018). “Marry My Husband” aired on tvN from January to February of this year, achieving significant viewership and contributing to Song Ha-yoon’s recent prominence before these allegations resurfaced.
The unfolding situation surrounding Song Ha-yoon and the school bullying allegations remains a significant topic of discussion within the Korean entertainment industry and among international fans. As the alleged victim continues to press for an apology and Song Ha-yoon and her agency maintain their denial, the trajectory of this controversy and its potential repercussions for the actress’s career remain uncertain.
