Recently, a court convicted ‘Squid Game’ actor O Yeong-su of sexual harassment. The Suwon District Court sentenced him to eight months, suspended, and ordered 40 hours in a sexual violence program.
O Yeong-su faced 2017 charges of inappropriate contact, including hugging and kissing a female actor. Despite denying the accusations, the court found evidence against him. O plans to appeal within seven days before the ruling is final.
After winning a Golden Globe for ‘Squid Game,’ a court convicted O Yeong-su of sexual harassment. Consequently, he withdrew from a South Korean film project.
Women’s rights group Womenlink has responded positively to the court’s decision, urging O to issue an apology to the victim. The group highlighted the pattern of offenders in the theatre community who dismiss their actions as benign or friendly[2].
The verdict highlights the fight against sexual misconduct in South Korea’s entertainment industry, stressing legal consequences and societal demand for accountability.