'Descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator' Ha Young's final days.. Crisis of expulsion from the entertainment industry [Comprehensive]

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Actor Ha Young took steps to address the controversy surrounding his great-great-grandfather's pro-Japanese collaboration by posting a handwritten apology on social media, but public outrage continues to spread uncontrollably. Disappointed by excuses shielded by claims of "ignorance" and an initially brazen response, public opinion is now calling for Ha Young's retirement from the entertainment industry while unleashing fierce criticism.

On the 12th, Ha Young posted a lengthy handwritten letter on personal social media. He bowed his head, saying, "I only knew my great-great-grandfather's life in fragments through stories passed down by my family," and added, "It is shameful that I spoke about him as if he were a family pride at various events while remaining so ignorant."

Regarding the initial denial of allegations as "baseless" through his former agency, he explained, "That was a statement made without fully understanding the facts," and further clarified, "I also failed to ensure that an incorrect position was conveyed due to insufficient verification." He then added, "It is deeply regrettable that my shortcomings caused controversy just before the Liberation Day. Moving forward, I will study our history in depth and put it into practice through action."

However, the public's reaction to Ha Young's belated apology was nothing short of cold and harsh.

The most heavily criticized point is the excuse of "not knowing." Just recently, Ha Young appeared on broadcasts proudly mentioning his family's "fourth-generation medical business," actively engaging in self-promotion about his family background. While carefully guarding the family glory for four generations, drawing a line by claiming ignorance only regarding the fatal pro-Japanese activities of his great-great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho is being pointed out as "selective ignorance" that makes no sense.

Furthermore, the "false explanation" uttered to evade the crisis has firmly earned public resentment. Despite clear historical circumstances such as his great-great-grandfather's activity as a council member of pro-Japanese organizations and suspicions of involvement in the poisoning of Emperor Gojong, Ha Young's side deceived the public by claiming "baseless" without even minimal fact-checking. As undeniable evidence poured forth and backlash spread to upcoming projects on platforms like Netflix, reaching its peak, few are likely to sincerely accept the apology released only after being pushed into a corner.

Especially at this time just before Liberation Day, the spectacle of a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator boasting about their family business and getting caught red-handed was more than enough to provoke national outrage. Despite Ha Young's pledge to "serve with the mindset of studying history and respecting independence activists," netizens' reactions remain cold.

Currently, various online communities and Ha Young's social media are flooded with fierce demands for his resignation and expulsion from the entertainment industry, including statements such as "Retirement is the ultimate practice," "Do we have to accept excuses from a pro-Japanese collaborator's descendant on Liberation Day?", "It's already too far to get away with an excuse of not knowing," and "Don't burden fellow actors and works; voluntarily withdraw immediately."

Having completely lost public trust and suffered a moral fatal blow, the public is watching Ha Young with sharp eyes to see how he will cope with his career on the brink of collapse.

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*This content was translated by AI.