Actress Song Ha Yoon, known for her antagonistic role in "Marry My Husband", is the latest celebrity to face school bullying accusations.

On April 1, 2024, JTBC's 'Crime Chief' aired a report about a well-known actress, referred to as "Ms. S," who is now under scrutiny for alleged school violence.

The accuser, who was a year junior to Ms. S in high school, shared their story. They said that Ms. S had unexpectedly asked them to meet at a nearby playground. Upon arrival, they were reportedly assaulted by Ms. S, who slapped them repeatedly for an hour and a half without any explanation.

The accuser also mentioned that Ms. S's boyfriend at the time was an 'iljin', a term used in Korea to describe students engaged in harmful activities, including bullying.

They claimed to have spoken with the boyfriend over the phone, who acknowledged the past events when informed about the tip-off, implying he couldn't prevent the accuser from coming forward.

The accuser, now residing in the United States, had previously approached Ms. S's agency to report the incident. They stumbled upon Ms. S on a variety show, which prompted them to contact her agency. The agency responded that they couldn't confirm the allegations with Ms. S as she was abroad for work.

The CEO of the agency proposed to arrange a meeting between Ms. S and the accuser, either by bringing Ms. S to the US or by funding the accuser's trip to South Korea.

Despite the accuser's refusal, the agency persisted in arranging a meeting. The accuser stated that Ms. S later told her agency that she had no recollection of the alleged incident.

In the meantime, the news report featured a blurred photo of Ms. S, which netizens quickly identified as a picture of actress Song Ha Yoon.

Song Ha Yoon has recently gained popularity through the drama "Marry My Husband," leading to a significant increase in her variety show appearances.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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