[Official] Because of Ha-young... Jung Hae-in also cancels interview, calling it "ridiculous"

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The controversy surrounding Ha-young's great-grandfather's collaboration with Japan has also affected Jung Hae-in. Jung Hae-in canceled his scheduled interview for Netflix's 'What a Ridiculous Love', originally set for the 14th.

On the 11th, the promotion team for Netflix's 'What a Ridiculous Love' announced, "Actor Jung Hae-in's interview, which was scheduled for the 14th, has been unavoidably canceled."

Jung Hae-in was originally scheduled to meet with reporters at a cafe in Samcheong-dong on the 14th to conduct an interview about the work. However, as news spread regarding the pro-Japanese activities of Ahn Sang-ho, Ha-young's great-grandfather and co-star, controversy grew. Ha-young canceled her interview first, followed by Jung Hae-in canceling his.

Although this day's interview was arranged to discuss the work, recent issues surrounding Ha-young's family have drawn intense spotlight, ultimately leading Jung Hae-in to cancel his interview as well.

On the 7th, Ha-young appeared on KBS 2TV's variety program 'Problem Children in House' alongside Jung Hae-in for promotional purposes, revealing that her family has been a lineage of doctors for four generations. She stated, "My great-grandfather studied traditional Korean medicine in Japan and was the first doctor to open a clinic in Hanyang," adding that he "Ko Jong (황제) even treated patients." Following the broadcast, Ahn Sang-ho, identified as Ha-young's great-grandfather, had his past activities re-examined online, sparking controversy.

Ahn Sang-ho graduated from the Jai Medical School in Tokyo, Japan, in 1902 and returned to Korea to teach Western medicine. He is known to have served as a royal physician. Records indicate he was active in 'Daejeong Friendship Association', an organization with pro-Japanese characteristics during the Japanese colonial period, married a Japanese woman, and lived a Japanese-style life. Additionally, records describe him as a model family under 'Ilseon Dongche' (Japan and Korea as one body), raising controversy over his pro-Japanese activities.

Ha-young's agency issued a statement on the 10th regarding the related allegations, initially claiming they were baseless. However, just one day later, the agency reversed its stance, stating, "We have confirmed that records exist showing Ahn Sang-ho's name on the list of councilors for the Daejeong Friendship Association in 1916. We sincerely apologize for causing confusion by hastily responding as 'baseless' without sufficient verification."

The agency continued, "Through this incident, we deeply realized how crucial careful verification is when conveying historical facts and an individual's biography to the public." It added, "Ha-young has also taken this matter to heart and will approach future endeavors with greater caution and humility."

The controversy surrounding Ha-young is spreading into the broadcasting and advertising industries, with upcoming works closely monitoring the outcome of the situation.

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