"No Apology Accepted," Despite Ok Joo-hyun's Attack... Kim Ho-young Remains Silent Amid U.S. Travel Update [Star Issue]

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Musical actor Kim Ho-young showcased his unique fashion sense and positive energy.

Recently, Kim Ho-young posted several selfies with the caption "NY" on his personal SNS, sharing updates from his trip.

In the photos, Kim Ho-young is seen sitting at a high-end restaurant in New York City, reviewing the menu. His bold styling—mixing a vibrant, multicolored floral-patterned shirt with a striking red baseball cap—immediately captures attention. Even the flamboyant patterns and colors that few could easily pull off are perfectly absorbed into his distinct personality, earning admiration for his exceptional fashion sense.

Kim Ho-young is currently facing backlash after being targeted by Ok Joo-hyun, a former member of the girl group Finkle and also a musical actor.

On the 6th, Ok Joo-hyun stated on a fan communication platform: "I only heard from Kim Ho-young that he was 'thankful I dropped the lawsuit,' but I never received an apology." She then referenced the 'Ok-Jang-pan controversy' that erupted approximately four years ago.

The 'Ok-Jang-pan controversy' arose around four years ago amid allegations of nepotism in casting for the musical "Elisabeth," when Kim Ho-young posted on SNS: "Asari-pan is old news. Now it's Ok-Jang-pan," which was interpreted as a direct jab at Ok Joo-hyun.

With the controversy resurfacing after four years, Ok Joo-hyun issued another statement on her personal SNS on the 8th.

That day, Ok Joo-hyun said: "After hearing Kim Ho-young's explanation, I decided not to discuss this issue further. However, time has not erased that frame. Still, I remained silent because I did not want to harm the production, the company, or my colleagues." She added, "The 'Ok-Jang-pan' label, which started from one person's words, became a nickname attached to my name. Since then, I have had to endure suspicions, mockery, and criticism generated by that phrase for a long time."

She continued: "That remark did not end as a simple joke or incident. It actually affected my image, advertisements, and work activities. Even when deciding whether to accept or reject a role, I worried that this frame might burden others." She expressed her past pain.

However, Kim Ho-young has yet to issue any official statement regarding the matter.

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