According to Xports News on August 18, actress Song Ha-yoon has filed a second lawsuit against the first person, referred to as A, who spread allegations of school bullying involving her. The case involves claims of defamation and obstruction of business under Korea’s Information and Communications Network Act.
A was re-sued by Song Ha-yoon on July 22. The accuser, currently a U.S. citizen living legally in the United States, stated, “It seems like this is going to the end. I don’t see any sign of remorse at all. This is no different than the alleged perpetrator filing a lawsuit against the victim. If an apology had been made, the issue wouldn’t have escalated. It is Song Ha-yoon who worsened the situation.”
A plans to return to Korea soon to cooperate with police investigations and emphasized that he has never spread false information, fabricated, or distorted facts. “Once I arrive in Korea, I will file a counter-lawsuit against Song Ha-yoon for false accusation,” he said. Song Ha-yoon’s legal team at the Jeeum Law Firm also confirmed to Xports News that the additional lawsuit was filed against A.
The controversy began in April last year when A appeared on JTBC’s Crime Chief, claiming that during his second year of high school, he was called out by senior Song Ha-yoon and slapped for 90 minutes without reason. A also alleged that Song Ha-yoon was forced to transfer schools due to other bullying incidents, which her agency has fully denied.
About a year after the allegations, Song Ha-yoon’s team collected substantial evidence proving A’s claims were false and filed a criminal complaint. Her legal representatives emphasized that she never committed any acts of violence in high school and did not transfer schools due to bullying, providing official records and notarized testimonies to authorities.
A has publicly denied Song Ha-yoon’s claims, posting online that he never spread false information or distorted facts, and maintained that Song Ha-yoon’s transfer was due to bullying, not voluntary.
Regarding concerns that his U.S. citizenship could prevent cooperation with investigations, A refuted this, stating that he has already provided written statements and evidence and can communicate with police in Korea. He emphasized that there is no legal basis to forcibly require an overseas resident to attend in-person questioning.
Sources: nate
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