Kim Ho-young and Ok Joo-hyun remain silent amid 'great-grandfather's collaboration with Japan' controversy as Ha Young receives 'likes' [Star Issue]

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Musical actor Kim Ho-young, who has remained silent regarding the so-called "Ok-Jangpan" controversy involving former Finkle member and musical actress Ok Joo-hyun, was revealed to have liked a social media post by actor Ha Young, who is embroiled in controversy over her great-grandfather's collaboration with Japan.

On the 10th, Ha Young posted several photos and videos with the caption "We met in the mountains." Through the post, Ha Young was shown during a break while filming Netflix's "Such Stupid Love."

What drew attention was that Kim Ho-young had left a 'like' on this post.

Earlier, in July, Kim Ho-young was asked by Ok Joo-hyun to apologize for the "Ok-Jangpan" controversy that erupted in 2022 but has remained silent. At the time, Ok Joo-hyun sued Kim Ho-young for defamation after Kim posted a message saying, "The Asari-pan is old news; now it's Ok-Jangpan," regarding allegations of nepotism in casting for the musical "Elisabeth." Kim later explained that the post was made to help a friend's father who sold mattresses and carpets, prompting Ok Joo-hyun to withdraw the lawsuit.

However, in July, Ok Joo-hyun stated, "Withdrawing the lawsuit is what I regret most," adding, "I have never received a proper apology. I want to ask why the public still associates me with 'Ok-Jangpan' and why this frame has followed me until now."

Meanwhile, Ha Young's agency, Vistars Entertainment, addressed the controversy over her great-grandfather on the 10th, stating, "It is true that Ha Young's great-grandfather was Ahn Sang-ho," but drew a line by saying there were "parts inconsistent with the facts" regarding Ahn Sang-ho's collaboration activities.

Subsequently, on the 11th, Vistars Entertainment bowed its head and said, "After further verification, we confirmed that records exist showing Ahn Sang-ho, Ha Young's great-grandfather, was listed as a council member of the Daetong Friendship Association in 1916. We sincerely apologize for causing confusion by hastily responding with 'baseless' without sufficient verification." The agency added, "Ha Young recently mentioned her family's four-generation medical history while answering questions during a TV program appearance. This unintentionally sparked controversy, and the actor herself is deeply troubled."

The agency further stated, "Through this incident, we have deeply realized how crucial careful verification is when conveying historical facts and an individual's biography to the public."

Ha Young appeared on the the 7th broadcast of KBS 2TV's variety program "Problem Children in the Attic," emphasizing that her family has been doctors for four generations. She stated, "My great-grandfather was one of the first to open a Western medical clinic in Hanyang after studying medicine in Japan. He opened Korea's first Yang (Rep.) clinic and treated patients with Ko Jong (황제)."

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