South Korean Actor Ha Young Apologizes for Great-Grandfather's Alleged Pro-Japanese Activities Amid Controversy
In the midst of National Liberation Day commemorations, South Korean actor Ha Young faces backlash over her great-grandfather, Dr Ahn Sang Ho, who reportedly served as a council member for an…
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In the midst of National Liberation Day commemorations, South Korean actor Ha Young faces backlash over her great-grandfather, Dr Ahn Sang Ho, who reportedly served as a council member for an assimilation organization during Japanese colonial rule. The controversy erupted following Ha Young's mention of her family background on the variety show 'Problem Child in House'. Historical records suggest that Ahn adopted Japanese customs and supported Japan-Korea assimilation through his involvement with Daejeong Chinmokhoe, an organization promoting such policies. Initially denying the allegations, Ha Young's agency later issued an apology after confirming the existence of relevant records. The actor expressed remorse over unintentionally sparking controversy and vowed to approach future activities with caution. Promotional plans for her Netflix series 'Our Sticky Love' have been disrupted due to the backlash, with a scheduled round-table interview and replay suspensions reported. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for careful verification when sharing historical facts in public. Ha Young's upcoming project, SBS's 'There's a Winning Chance', remains unaffected at this time.
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