Following speculations linking actress Song Ha Yoon to allegations of school bullying, her agency, King Kong by Starship, addressed the issue on April 2 KST.

In their statement, the agency revealed their proactive approach upon learning of the allegations, stating, "Upon receiving the initial report and recognizing the gravity of the situation, we reached out to the informant to verify the facts." Despite their attempts to clarify the matter through communication, they did not receive any response from the informant.

The allegations arose from a report by JTBC's 'Crime Thief', implicating an actor referred to as 'S', known for portraying a villain in a recent drama. The report claimed that the informant, now residing in the United States, accused actor 'S' of assaulting them during their high school years in Seocho-gu, Seoul, in August 2004. The informant sought an apology from 'S', but the response indicated a potential discussion in Los Angeles.

In response, Song Ha Yoon's agency emphasized, "After verifying the facts with the actor in question, we have confirmed that there has been no contact with the informant and that the information provided is untrue." They urged against spreading unconfirmed facts and speculative reports regarding the matter, emphasizing the importance of verifying information before making assumptions.

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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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