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South Korean actor O Yeong-su, famous for his role in 'Squid Game', has been convicted of sexual misconduct and sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, along with mandatory sexual violence education, following an incident in 2017. Despite his Golden Globe win, the court found the victim’s testimony credible, and the incident has brought attention to sexual assault allegations in South Korea’s film industry.
South Korean actor O Yeong-su, known for his role in "Squid Game," has been convicted of sexual harassment and given a suspended prison sentence of eight months, along with a requirement to attend a sexual violence treatment program. The 79-year-old actor plans to appeal the decision and has seven days to do so. Women's rights group Womenlink welcomed the ruling and urged O to apologize to the victim. O Yeong-su, who won a Golden Globe for his role in "Squid Game," was charged with two counts of sexual harassment in 2017 and has faced consequences in the entertainment industry as a result.
Oh Yeong-su, known for his role in Netflix's Squid Game, has been convicted of sexual misconduct and given an eight-month suspended prison sentence for inappropriately touching an actress in 2017. The 79-year-old actor, who achieved late-career global fame with his role in the series, has been ordered to complete a sexual violence treatment program. Oh has stated that he will appeal the verdict, and it remains unclear whether he will return for the show's second season.
"Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho and other South Korean creatives are calling for an investigation into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun, who was found deceased in his car on Dec. 27. Lee had been intensely investigated by South Korean police over alleged drug use before his death, prompting extensive tabloid coverage and unconfirmed online rumors about his private life. The actor had passed two drug tests and offered to take a polygraph to prove his innocence, and had filed a lawsuit claiming he was being blackmailed by a bar hostess. Bong and others are urging officials to fully investigate the circumstances surrounding Lee's death and to revise laws to protect human rights in criminal investigations.
South Korean actor Jung Chae-yul, known for her role in the comedy series Zombie Detective, has died at the age of 26. Her agency confirmed the news without disclosing the cause of death. Jung was filming a lead role in the drama series Wedding Impossible at the time of her death. If you or anyone you know are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.