Kim Gu's great-grandson "Ha Young, in the future, the public's evaluation will change depending on your actions."

South Korean lawmaker Kim Yong-man, a great-grandson of Baekbeom Kim Gu, has commented on actor Ha Young, whose great-grandfather was revealed to have collaborated with Japan during its colonial rule. Kim said on JTBC's Newsroom that the public's evaluation of Ha Young will depend on her future actions. The lawmaker emphasized that while individuals cannot choose their parents, it is how they respond to their family's past that matters.

Meanwhile, the Institute for Studies on Korean History has confirmed Ha Young's great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho's pro-Japanese actions, including participating in organizations that supported Japanese colonial rule and making statements that promoted assimilation. The institute noted that this issue highlights the lack of reflection on colonial-era collaboration and the need for a more nuanced understanding of Korea's history.