Controversy over Ha Young's great-grandfather's collaboration with Japan..Bae Ki-seong, sternly criticizing: "Table manners education is the best... He's at an age where he should know everything" [Star Issue]

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As controversy continues over the collaborationist activities of Ha Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho, history lecturer Bae Ki-seong issued sharp criticism.

On the 12th, on the YouTube channel 'Choi Wook's Maebul Show', history lecturer Bae Ki-seong appeared and discussed allegations regarding Ha Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho.

That day, Bae Ki-seong said, "I am so angry," and revealed that he was the person who first raised the suspicion on an online community that Ha Young's great-grandfather was Ahn Sang-ho.

Earlier, on the 7th, Ha Young appeared on KBS 2TV's variety program 'Problem Children in the Attic', introducing his family as a four-generation lineage of doctors, which sparked controversy. Following this, speculation arose that Ha Young's great-grandfather was the doctor Ahn Sang-ho, and as his past collaborationist activities were re-examined, public criticism grew.

Bae Ki-seong stated, "I heard about it on August 7th and suspected it might be Ahn Sang-ho." He pointed out that Ahn Sang-ho went to study medicine at a place called the Korean Medical Academy, where he was told to learn from Japan and contribute to Korea's development. While his fellow student complied, Ahn Sang-ho did not; instead, he became Japanese.

Additionally, Bae Ki-seong raised suspicions that Ahn Sang-ho was close to Emperor Gojong and Crown Prince Uichin (Gojong's son), suggesting involvement in the emperor's poisoning. He claimed, "We should not jump to conclusions lightly, but I believe they were close."

Regarding Ahn Sang-ho's subsequent actions, he said, "He lived as a Japanese person no matter what. There was a clinic called 'Ahn Sang-ho Internal Medicine' in Jongno until 1918. Afterward, the clinic was taken over by collaborationists and anti-national activists. He sold his clinic. I think he believed he had earned enough money."

He also stated, "Ahn Sang-ho helped restore Yi Wan-yong completely. Isn't that collaboration?" Explaining why Ahn Sang-ho's name is missing from the Dictionary of Collaborators, he said, "It was written mainly about government officials and businessmen. Are doctors or lawyers excused as victims of their times? That is absurd. The reason professionals were excluded is because conservative forces resisted enormously."

Regarding Ahn Sang-ho's son, who is Ha Young's grandfather, Bae Ki-seong noted, "There were three doctors sent to Sorkdo together, one of whom was Ahn Bu-ho. Stories about forced castration, abortions, and hysterectomies have been passed down to this day. There is strong suspicion that Ahn Bu-ho played some role, but I really want to criticize the fact that we cannot make definitive claims solely due to lack of physical evidence."

Bae Ki-seong also did not hesitate to criticize Ha Young directly. He said, "He is 33 years old. He should know everything. This is not something he didn't understand due to youth; it is his own responsibility. A simple internet search would reveal reports about Ahn Sang-ho. If you truly knew the truth, you could never boast like 'My family has been a four-generation lineage.' You absolutely cannot say that." He added, "That's why people say table manners education is the best education. When we hear stories like 'Our great-grandfather diagnosed [NAME_0]' or 'He established Korea's first [NAME_1],' it leads to such thoughts."

On that day, Ha Young expressed on his Instagram: "I sincerely apologize for causing great disappointment and hurt with matters related to my great-grandfather. Recently, upon learning about my great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho's past actions, I have reflected on our family history with a heavy heart." He continued, "I only knew fragments of my great-grandfather's life through stories passed down within the family. I regret having lightly mentioned our family history without properly understanding Korea's painful history during the Japanese colonial period."

However, despite his apology, the controversy continues. The production team of 'Problem Children in the Attic' has discontinued the replay service for Ha Young's appearance, and advertising agencies have successively made video advertisements featuring Ha Young private. Additionally, scheduled interview dates for Ha Young and Jung Hae-in regarding the upcoming Netflix series 'What a Ridiculous Love' were canceled.

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