Actress Cha Ye-ryun's agency has denied allegations that she was involved in school violence, stating that the claims are "groundless." This comes as her husband, actor Joo Sang-wook, is receiving renewed attention for comments he made in a recent interview regarding school violence themes in a drama.
On October 30, HB Entertainment, Cha Ye-ryun's agency, confirmed they had reviewed the allegations related to school violence and declared them to be untrue.
In connection with this, Joo Sang-wook's past remarks during an interview for the SBS drama "Kim Boo-jang," which aired in August, have resurfaced. In the interview, he discussed his role as a father who turns a blind eye to his daughter being a perpetrator of school violence.
When asked how he would respond if his real daughter were involved in a school violence incident, Joo Sang-wook expressed, "Just thinking about it is terrifying. My daughter is in the second grade of elementary school, and if she were either a victim or a perpetrator, I would take extraordinary measures. It’s unacceptable."
Previously, an online post by an individual identified as A claimed to be a former classmate of a female actress, alleging that she was a perpetrator of school violence. The author accused the actress of repeatedly bullying them during middle school.
A detailed that the bullying occurred in various locations, including classrooms, restrooms, and playgrounds. They claimed that the actress would shove their chair while they were seated or borrow gym clothes and textbooks without returning them, responding with insults when asked for them back.
A also stated, "There was physical violence," recounting an incident where the actress allegedly invited them and friends to a nearby building after school, where they were assaulted, resulting in a ruptured eardrum and severe facial swelling.
During a school trip, A claimed there was further conflict when the actress demanded to swap shoes with them, which they refused, leading to more insults and shouting.
A lamented, "Even though several decades have passed, I still struggle mentally. Because of her, I continue to attend mental health treatment and take medication for depression and anxiety."
A expressed distress over the disparity between their suffering as a victim and the actress's continued popularity, urging her to sincerely reflect and apologize. They also threatened to provide testimonies from classmates and additional evidence if the actress denied the allegations or claimed not to remember.
After the actress was identified as Cha Ye-ryun, her agency denied the allegations. Currently, there has been no publicly verified evidence or additional statements regarding A's claims.
Online reactions to the allegations have called for careful consideration. Some users advised maintaining neutrality, noting that memories can distort over time, while others emphasized the potential pain the victim may have endured and suggested accountability for false accusations if proven untrue.
The situation remains contentious, with the accuser's claims and the agency's denial at odds. Until further evidence or responses from the parties involved are presented, it is difficult to ascertain the truth of the matter.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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