'School Bullying Controversy → Activities in Japan' Kim Dong-hee Returns to Filming... Praying for 'Four-Leaf Clover' Luck

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Actor Kim Dong-hee has shared updates on his return following controversies over allegations that he was a perpetrator of school bullying.

On the 25th, Kim Dong-hee posted a photo on his SNS with a four-leaf clover emoji.

In the photo, Kim Dong-hee was seen filming a video at the seaside in casual attire.

He has been previewing new activities after signing an exclusive contract with Neos Entertainment last January. Prior to this, Kim Dong-hee has been sharing news from Japan, including holding a fan meeting there.

Kim Dong-hee was rising as a star through web drama 'Eighteen', JTBC drama 'SKY Castle', 'Itaewon Class', and Netflix's 'Human Class', but was embroiled in controversy in 2021 due to an online post alleging that he had bullied a classmate with a disability during his school days.

While he denied the allegations of being a school bullying perpetrator, he partially admitted to the accusations and apologized a year later after the whistleblowers who had sued him for defamation received a 'no grounds for prosecution' ruling.

Through his agency in 2022, Kim Dong-hee stated, "I got into a fight with a classmate in the classroom during the fifth grade of elementary school and was scolded by the teacher. After the post was uploaded last year, I wanted to apologize to my friend immediately, but I was afraid that apologizing would make it seem like I was admitting to everything I didn't do and cause further misunderstandings. I also wanted to correct the false parts, so I spent the past year doing so. I think my immature judgment and thoughts as a child failed to understand my friend's feelings deeply. I sincerely apologize for the hurt my friend suffered because of me and want to move forward."

At the time, Kim Dong-hee denied ever holding scissors or a utility knife, but it was reported that he admitted to actions such as pushing his friend's chest with his foot.

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