Ha Young’s Our Sticky Love promotions cancelled over ancestral past; agency apologises: 'Very heavy hearted'
South Korean actor Ha Young is facing questions after historical records surfaced linking her great-grandfather to a colonial-era organisation associated with Japan-Korea assimilation efforts. The reports have drawn attention as Ha Young prepares to promote her first starring role, with the controversy also raising questions about how it could affect upcoming projects. Ha Young has gained…
South Korean actress Ha Young is facing scrutiny after historical documents emerged revealing a connection between her great-grandfather, Dr. Ahn Sang Ho, and a Japanese colonial-era organization involved in Japan-Korea assimilation efforts. The controversy has surfaced as she prepares to promote her debut leading role in the drama Our Sticky Love, which marked a significant milestone in her career.
Dr. Ahn, who studied medicine in Japan and opened the first Western-style clinic in Hanyang, married a Japanese woman and embraced certain Japanese customs, leading to criticism over his membership in the Daejeong Chinmokhoe, an assimilation organization. Bistus Entertainment, Ha Young's agency, initially denied the reports but later acknowledged the validity of the records and apologized for the confusion.
The incident has affected upcoming projects, including the cancellation of a press interview for Our Sticky Love and the suspension of reruns of her appearance on a variety show. Despite the controversy, Ha Young's other projects, such as SBS's legal comedy There's a Winning Chance and the sequel to The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, continue to move forward.
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