'School violence' index, 'billion-won' noise of nuisance.. Former agency ordered to pay 880 million won in damages to 'The Moon Rises Over the River' [Star Issue]

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A final ruling has confirmed that Ji-soo's former agency must pay 880 million won in damages to the production company of 'The Moon Rises Over the River' (hereinafter 'Moon River'), after the actress withdrew midway from her leading role amid school violence allegations.

According to NEWSIS on the 6th, Ji-soo's former agency Keyest submitted a withdrawal notice for the Supreme Court's third division (presided over by Justice Oh Seok-joon) regarding the appeal in the damages lawsuit filed by production company Canvas N (formerly Victoriconents) against Keyest on the 24th of last month.

As a result, the second-instance ruling requiring Keyest to pay 880 million won in damages to the production company has become final.

Earlier, in March 2021, allegations surfaced online via communities that Ji-soo had committed school violence. The posts claimed she had subjected others to ostracism, assault, threats, insults, and profanity during her school days, sparking widespread controversy. At the time, Ji-soo apologized on social media, stating, "I sincerely apologize to those who suffered because of me," admitting to some of the alleged acts, and withdrew from her role as Ondal in 'Moon River'. The drama had already aired six episodes, and filming was completed for 18 out of a total of 20 episodes. Ultimately, 'Moon River' production company Canvas N replaced Ondal's role with Na In-woo, re-shot all episodes, and broadcast them, suffering significant losses.

In response, Canvas N filed a lawsuit against Keyest seeking 3 billion won in damages for direct losses incurred from reshooting, including staff costs, venue and equipment rental fees, actor fees, art expenses, and other related costs.

The first instance court ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff, ordering compensation of 1.42 billion won, while the second instance reduced the amount to 880 million won.

Production company Canvas N had previously filed an appeal with the second-instance court, but the court rejected and dismissed it without acceptance.

Meanwhile, Ji-soo left Keyest in May 2021, immediately following the school violence controversy. She completed her alternative service as a social service personnel in October of that year and was discharged from mandatory military service in 2023. In 2024, she directly addressed the school violence issue, stating, "I have resolved misunderstandings with friends who spoke about it (school violence). I am now preparing to slowly resume acting."

However, her activities within South Korea remain under a red light, and Ji-soo has shifted her focus to the Philippines, continuing her entertainment career as both an actress and a TikToker.

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