SOUTH KOREAN ACTRESS HA YOUNG SORRY FOR CONTROVERSY OVER ANCESTOR’S PRO-JAPANESE TIES
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South Korean actress Ha Young has apologized for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese ties during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. According to her agency Bistrus Entertainment, records confirm that her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, was listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916. This apology comes after Ha Young initially called the accusations 'groundless'.
Bistrus Entertainment stated that after further checking, they found evidence of Ahn Sang-ho's involvement, prompting Ha Young's apology, as reported by the Korea JoongAng Daily. The agency's statement highlights the change in stance from Ha Young, who initially denied the allegations. The specifics of Ahn Sang-ho's role and the implications of his ties are not detailed in the available information.
The controversy surrounding Ha Young's ancestor is significant due to the historical context of Japan's colonial rule over Korea from 1910 to 1945, a period marked by oppression and resistance. This historical backdrop makes such revelations about public figures' family ties highly sensitive.
- Ha Young apologized for her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese ties
- Records confirm Ahn Sang-ho was a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916
- The apology follows an initial denial of the accusations
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