'School Violence Controversy' Song Ha-yun Speaks Out: "Case Sent to Prosecution Service.. Legal Action Against Additional Victims" [Star Issue]

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After a former classmate, A, had their case involving allegations of school violence against actor Song Ha-yun sent to the Prosecution Service, Song Ha-yun has now issued a statement on the matter.

On the 16th, through law firm Jijeum, Song Ha-yun stated, "We sincerely apologize for unintentionally causing concern and worry to many people. We did not seek media responses or public opinion campaigns beyond what was necessary regarding matters under investigation, and we are currently calmly awaiting the Prosecution Service's final judgment."

She continued, "However, recently false information unrelated to the facts has been revealed again, forcing us to correct at least the basic factual record. We would be grateful if you could wait a little longer until the final result is announced."

Song Ha-yun's legal representative explained, "A's claim that the police determined there was no cause for prosecution against her is based on the investigation results notification issued in February when the case was not forwarded; however, this was a judgment made before supplementary investigations. After the Prosecution Service requested supplementary investigations, the police re-investigated and changed their previous determination, forwarding the case to the Prosecution Service on June 16."

The representative further stated, "A has not only raised baseless rumors against Song Ha-yun but has also continued to spread false information regarding the investigation procedures, causing additional harm to Song Ha-yun. We are considering necessary legal actions against acts that distort ongoing investigation procedures and mislead public opinion."

Previously, in April 2024, A raised allegations of school violence against Song Ha-yun through JTBC's 'Crime Squad' and other programs. A claimed that in August 2004, while in the second year of high school, they were assaulted by Song Ha-yun, a senior student one grade above them. "Song Ha-yun called me to a playground and slapped my face for an hour and a half. I was hit without understanding why," A alleged. Additionally, A claimed that Song Ha-yun was involved in a group assault while nearing high school graduation and was forcibly transferred as a result.

However, Song Ha-yun's side denied these claims, stating, "We have never met A, nor did we ever commit any violence against them. We were never forcibly transferred due to school violence." Last July, Song Ha-yun's legal representative announced that they had filed criminal charges against A for defamation, obstruction of business, and coercion, submitting public institutional investor documents, notarized statements, and evidence proving the falsity of A's claims to law enforcement authorities. The representative also confirmed contact with A's former homeroom teacher during high school, verifying that the claim of Song Ha-yun being forcibly transferred due to school violence was entirely new information.

However, A, who resides abroad, personally entered the country and actively cooperated with the investigation, stating, "I thought it was wrong for a perpetrator to file charges against a victim," and had previously announced counter-charges including damages worth over 10 billion won and false accusations.

Subsequently, in February, the police made an initial decision not to forward A's case for prosecution, noting in the investigation results notification that there was no cause for suspicion. However, after Song Ha-yun's side filed an objection to this decision, the police conducted supplementary investigations for approximately three months and ultimately determined that A's allegations were credible, forwarding the case to the Prosecution Service.

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