"This family is dirty." Ha Young, 'Descendant of a Pro-Japanese Collaborator' Controversy Triggers Chilling 13-Year-Old Anonymous Post [Star Issue]

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Who wrote the anonymous post from 13 years ago?

Recently, an online community re-examined a post uploaded on May 18, 2013, titled "Since I'm anonymous, I can confess."

The author of the post, identified as A, stated, "My great-great-grandfather is suspected of poisoning Ko Jong (황제), a physician. I only found out four years ago. He even appeared on TV. Just briefly, his name..."

A continued, "To be honest, our family has been well-off for generations. I'm not entirely sure, but I've heard we've lived comfortably since long ago. Seeing that we lived without major issues even during the Japanese colonial period, it seems my great-great-grandfather started the trend of pro-Japanese collaboration, and so did my grandfather. It's disgusting. I regret being born in this house."

The TV broadcast mentioned by A is believed to be KBS's "History Special" episode titled "Ko Jong (황제), The Truth Behind His Death," which aired in August 2009. At the time, "History Special" referenced Ha Young's great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho.

Ahn Sang-ho was known as Korea's first licensed physician but also served as a councilor for the pro-Japanese organization "Daetong Silup Friendship Association," sparking controversy over his pro-Japanese ties. In an interview with Maeil Sinbo in 1918, he reportedly said, "I am like a Japanese person; I wear Japanese clothing and my wife is Japanese." Additionally, in 1919, he was implicated in poisoning suspicions after failing to treat Ko Jong (황제), who had collapsed at the time.

Recently, Ha Young appeared on a variety show and proudly mentioned her family's four-generation legacy in medicine while answering questions. However, when serious allegations of pro-Japanese collaboration surrounding Ahn Sang-ho emerged, Ha Young's agency, Bisters Entertainment, initially denied the claims on the 10th, stating they were baseless, even though it confirmed that her great-grandfather was indeed the physician Ahn Sang-ho.

However, after various allegations of pro-Japanese collaboration linked to Ahn Sang-ho were confirmed as factual, the agency abruptly reversed its stance and issued an apology on the 11th.

Ha Young's side stated, "Upon further verification, we confirmed that there is indeed a record showing Ahn Sang-ho's name listed as a councilor of the Daetong Friendship Association in 1916. We sincerely apologize for causing confusion by hastily responding with 'baseless' without sufficient verification." They added, "We deeply regret unintentionally sparking controversy. The actor herself feels heavy-hearted over this matter, and our company has realized how crucial careful verification is when conveying historical facts and an individual's biography to the public. Ha Young also acknowledges the trouble caused and will approach this with humility."

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