Ha Young returns to filming 'Siksan' after pro-Japanese controversy..Agency: "Continuing existing schedule" [Official]

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Actor Ha Young, who is embroiled in controversy over his great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities, continues filming for SBS's 'Siksan Itda.'

On the 20th, a representative of Ha Young's agency, Vistars Entertainment, told StarNews, "Ha Young is continuing with the existing filming schedule for the SBS drama 'Siksan Itda.'"

Previously, it was reported that after the controversy, Ha Young showed signs of psychological instability and was unable to properly complete the filming of 'Siksan Itda.' Filming was temporarily halted before he returned to the set about a week later.

Regarding this, the agency stated, "We kindly ask for your understanding as we cannot separately disclose specific schedules or progress details."

SBS responded, "We are taking recent matters related to the actor very seriously. We are currently discussing the situation carefully from multiple angles together with the production company and relevant parties."

They added, "We will provide official updates through formal channels as decisions are made."

Meanwhile, Ha Young recently introduced on KBS 2TV's variety show 'Problem Children in High School' and other programs that he comes from a family of doctors for four generations, revealing that his great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and older sister have all pursued careers in medicine.

Subsequently, online communities revealed that Ha Young's great-grandfather was Ahn Sang-ho (1872–1927), and as his past actions were re-examined, the pro-Japanese controversy spread.

On the 12th, Ha Young posted a handwritten apology on his SNS regarding his great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho's past actions. He stated, "Until now, I only knew about my great-grandfather's life through stories passed down by my family. Unfortunately, in such an ignorant state, I have brought up my great-grandfather as if he were a family pride on various occasions."

He continued, "Through this incident, while searching for relevant materials myself, I learned of my great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities. I believe that the fact that I was unaware does not justify ignoring or treating lightly this history. I take this fault seriously and sincerely apologize as a descendant." He bowed his head in apology.

Meanwhile, 'Siksan Itda' is a comedic legal detective story about an incompetent law firm led by Kwon Baek (played by Lee Je-hoon), a former lawyer turned current office manager, who turns hopeless battles into winnable ones in unprecedented ways.

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