Ji Soo, Song Ha-yoon, and Kim Garam: Celebrities Reflecting on School Violence Controversies

In light of this ruling, there has been a resurgence of interest in the current state of celebrities who were previously involved in school violence scandals and are currently in a phase of self-reflection, among online communities.

Actor Ji Soo: 1.4 Billion Won Compensation

In March 2021, Ji Soo, who was playing the lead role of On Dal in KBS2’s Monday-Tuesday drama “River Where the Moon Rises” , faced allegations of school violence on an online community. As a result, he was removed from the broadcast.

Numerous online users shared their stories of being bullied by Ji Soo on the internet forum Nate Pann. These shocking allegations included incidents such as him urinating in a classroom trash can, slapping someone on the subway during a middle school field trip due to his bad mood, and forcing someone to take exams on his behalf.

Afterward, Ji Soo released a handwritten apology, confessing, “My actions were inexcusable. I offer my heartfelt apologies to anyone who was affected.”

“During production, 18 out of 20 episodes of “River Where the Moon Rises”had already been filmed and six episodes featuring Ji Soo had been aired. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the production company Victory Contents had to make the decision to replace Ji Soo with actor Na In-woo for the main character and reshoot all episodes.”

In response to the recasting, Victory Contents took legal action against KeyEast, the former agency of Ji Soo, and demanded 3 billion won in compensation for the extra production expenses that were necessary as a result.

The plaintiff, Victory Contents, received a partial ruling in their favor on July 25th from the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 31. The defendant, KeyEast, was ordered to pay 1.42 billion won plus interest to the plaintiff.

◆Marry My Husband Actress Song Ha-yoon: Once Rising, Now in Scandal

This year, the drama “Marry My Husband”on tvN achieved success with a peak viewership rating of 12%, as reported by Nielsen Korea. The character of Jeong Su-min, portrayed by Song Ha-yoon, served as the antagonist who coveted and sought to possess everything belonging to the protagonist Kang Ji-won (played by Park Min-young).

Despite receiving high praise from the public for her role as the conniving Jeong Su-min, Song Ha-yoon’s career peak was short-lived. Many believed she was outshining the lead actress Park Min-young, but she was soon embroiled in a school violence scandal.

In April, an individual known as “A” made allegations that Song Ha-yoon, A’s senior in high school, had physically assaulted them for a continuous 90 minutes without reason. Despite the agency representing Song Ha-yoon denying the claims, additional accusations from other victims emerged.

One woman stated, “I was brutally assaulted (by Song Ha-yoon) and had to undergo medical treatment for over four weeks as a result. Following this incident, Song Ha-yoon was compelled to switch schools, which was common knowledge among her peers.”

Despite playing a villain in the drama, Lee Yi-kyung has been able to maintain a successful career in the entertainment industry, in contrast to Song Ha-yoon who has been unable to continue her activities following the scandal.

Former LE SSERAFIM Member Kim Garam: From Rising Star to Silence

Kim Garam, a member of the much-anticipated girl group LE SSERAFIM, which was HYBE’s first, garnered immediate attention for her stunning appearance upon the release of her profile pictures.

Despite her initial popularity, her time in the spotlight was cut short when she became involved in a school violence scandal.

As posts began to circulate in online communities, they alleged that Kim Garam had bullied multiple students and had participated in underage drinking and smoking while in middle school. This sparked a rapid escalation of the controversy surrounding school violence.

Ultimately, HYBE terminated their exclusive contract with Kim Garam in 2022, resulting in her departure from LE SSERAFIM.

Despite the group facing a crisis with her departure, LE SSERAFIM went on to achieve great popularity after their debut.

Despite this, Kim Garam has vanished from the public’s view and there have been no further updates on her whereabouts since the scandal caused her to abandon her aspirations.