As the title suggests, a 'sickening' reality... Jung Hae-in promotes without 'collaborator descendant' Ha Young [Star Issue]

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Actor Jung Hae-in shed his signature gentle boyish charm and exuded rugged masculinity.

On the 14th, Jung Hae-in posted a selfie on his personal social media along with the caption "... #SuchaSickeningLove".

In the photo, Jung Hae-in displays a powerful presence against a backdrop of a dark outdoor dirt field. Dressed in a flawless all-black suit from shirt to jacket with no unnecessary details, he created a fatal atmosphere with his naturally messy, wet-looking hairstyle.

The sharply visible rough veins rising above his clasped hands and the faint makeup scars on his face draw attention. The wild veins on the back of his hand contrast with his neat and sophisticated suit fit, while Jung Hae-in's deep and intense gaze blends perfectly, evoking a noir film poster.

Jung Hae-in is currently starring in Netflix's original series "Such a Sickening Love," which was released on the 7th.

However, shortly after the drama's release, co-star Ha Young became entangled in allegations that her great-grandfather was a collaborator, leading Jung Hae-in to cancel interviews as well. The entire broadcasting industry is suffering due to controversy surrounding only Ha Young.

Ha Young's great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, is known as Korea's first practicing physician but also served as a councilor of the pro-Japanese organization "Daejeong Industrial Friendship Association," sparking collaboration allegations. It was revealed that in an interview with Maeil Sinbo (Daily News) in 1918, he stated, "I am like a Japanese person; I wear Japanese clothes and my wife is Japanese." In 1919, he also faced poisoning allegations after failing to treat Jo Seon (총독), which was collapsing at the time.

Recently, Ha Young proudly mentioned her family's four-generation medical legacy while answering questions on a variety show. However, as fatal collaboration allegations surfaced regarding Ahn Sang-ho's activities, Ha Young's agency, Vistors Entertainment, strongly denied the claims on the 10th, admitting that her great-grandfather was indeed physician Ahn Sang-ho but calling the collaboration allegations "baseless."

Nevertheless, after various collaboration allegations surrounding Ahn Sang-ho were confirmed as fact, the agency abruptly reversed its official stance and bowed its head on the 11th.

Ha Young's side stated, "Upon further verification, we confirmed that records actually exist showing Ahn Sang-ho was listed as a councilor of the Daejeong Friendship Association in 1916. We sincerely apologize for causing confusion by hastily responding 'baseless' without sufficient verification." They added, "We deeply realize how crucial careful verification is when conveying historical facts and an individual's biography to the public. The actor himself feels very heavy-hearted over the unintentional controversy, and we will approach this matter with humility."

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