'Descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator' Ha Young steps down from 'Severe Trauma Center Season 2,' drawing public approval... "It's only natural" → "SBS is being watched" [Star Issue]

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After acknowledging her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities, actor Ha Young has ultimately decided not to appear in the new season of 'Severe Trauma Center.'

On the 1st, global OTT platform Netflix informed StarNews: "Respecting the actor's position, we have decided that Ha Young will not appear in the sequel to 'Severe Trauma Center.'"

In response, netizens expressed reactions such as: "No citizen wants to see a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator taking center stage," "Pro-Japanese collaborators should have their assets confiscated," "Isn't this only natural?", "It's not even an important role," and "Who would like that?"

Some also voiced concerns, saying: "She's stepping down now? What is SBS doing? Is this something to be ignored?" and "SBS is being watched," calling for Ha Young to withdraw from her upcoming SBS drama 'There Is a Chance,' which she was filming at the time.

Ha Young appeared as nurse Cheon Jang-mi in Netflix's original series 'Severe Trauma Center' Season 1, released last January. Even after controversy erupted over her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities, it was known that she would appear in 'Severe Trauma Center' Season 2, drawing widespread public criticism.

Ha Young's great-grandfather was re-examined as a figure who had joined a traitorous organization as a doctor in the past and was linked to the theory of Emperor Gojong's poisoning. Given that 'Severe Trauma Center' is a medical drama, reactions were fierce against Ha Young, a descendant of a pro-Japanese collaborator in the medical field, appearing in the series.

Recently, during an appearance on a variety show, Ha Young proudly mentioned her family's four-generation legacy in the medical profession while answering questions. However, when serious allegations of pro-Japanese collaboration emerged surrounding Ahn Sang-ho's activities, her agency, Bisters Entertainment, issued a statement on August 10 acknowledging that her great-grandfather was indeed Dr. Ahn Sang-ho but strongly denied the pro-Japanese allegations as baseless.

However, after various pro-Japanese allegations regarding Ahn Sang-ho's activities were confirmed as fact, the agency suddenly reversed its official stance on the 11th and bowed its head.

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