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

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Actor Song Ha-yun has issued a statement regarding the school violence allegations raised by her former classmate A, following the case being sent to the Prosecution Service.

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

She added, "However, recently false information unrelated to the facts has been revealed again, forcing us to correct the minimum factual record. We would appreciate it if you could wait a little longer until the final result is announced."

Song Ha-yun's legal representative explained, "Classmate A claimed that the police determined there was no cause for prosecution 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 initial judgment, forwarding the case to the Prosecution Service on June 16."

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

Previously, in April 2024, Classmate A raised allegations of school violence by 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, she was assaulted by Song Ha-yun, a senior student one grade above her. "Song Ha-yun lured 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 near high school graduation and was forcibly transferred as a result.

However, Song Ha-yun's side denied these claims, stating, "We have no acquaintance with Classmate A. There is no record of any violence being committed against A, nor was there any forced transfer 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 extortion, submitting public institutional investor documents, notarized statements, and evidence proving the falsity of A's claims. 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.

Nevertheless, Classmate A, who resides abroad, personally entered Korea and actively cooperated with the investigation, stating, "I thought it was wrong for a perpetrator to sue a victim," and had previously warned of counter-suits including damages worth over 10 billion won and false accusations.

Subsequently, in February, the police made an initial decision not to forward the case against Classmate A, noting in the investigation results notification that there was no cause for prosecution. However, Song Ha-yun's side filed an objection to this decision, prompting the police to conduct supplementary investigations for approximately three months. After concluding that the allegations against A were credible, the police forwarded the case to the Prosecution Service.

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