What happens when a celebrity’s past comes back to haunt them? Can an old accusation destroy years of hard work and reputation? And what if the alleged victim and the accused both claim to be telling the truth?
These very questions surround actress Song Ha-yoon, who has once more entered the limelight amid the controversy. Recently, she had entered further legal proceedings against Person A, the same who had previously accused her of school violence. From crying shock at bullying and assault, different directions were taken through defamation, obstruction of business, and counterclaims in a courtroom.
Such a wide public attention has led to debates on truth, responsibility, and justice within the K-entertainment community.Should we see how the controversy unfolded and where it is likely headed next?
Background of the Allegations
The controversy began in April 2024, when Person A appeared on JTBC’s program Chief Incident. She alleged that, when in second-year high school, she was summoned by senior Song Ha-yoon, and was slapped several times for almost 90 minutes for no reason.
Person A claimed that this was not an isolated event, and implied that Song Ha-yoon was responsible for other acts of school violence, also stated the actress would have had to transfer schools eventually from her behavior.
These incendiary claims spread rapidly and as expected sparked tense discussions online and opinions regarding the actress’s credibility. Similar controversies have surfaced before, such as when Lee Ji-hoon denied domestic violence allegations showing how quickly public perception can be influenced by such accusations.
Song Ha-yoon’s Legal Response
Song Ha-yoon’s agency strongly denied the allegations, saying they were false and baseless. They stated that there was no act of bullying in her school years.
To back this assertion, her legal team provided evidence, including documents such as;
- School documents confirming she was never forced to transfer,
- Notarized documents demonstrating the knowledge of third parties of her past, and
- Documents from public entities which directly contradicted the statements made by Person A.
Based on this, her lawyers filed an initial lawsuit for defamation and obstruction of business under the Information and Communications Network Act, stating that Person A’s allegations were damaging to both her career and reputation
Additional Lawsuit Filed
July 2025 was somewhat of a turning point, as Song Ha-yoon’s side levied a new lawsuit through Ji-eum Law Firm.
The lawsuit expanded the claims to primarily include defamation of character, based on Person A’s repeated statements on various media and online platforms, which were harmful to the actress’s professional reputation. Ji-eum Law Firm issued a statement which stated that Song Ha-yoon had never engaged in acts of school violence, and they were committed to pursuing the matter until her name was cleared.
Person A’s Counterclaims
Person A, on the other hand, denies whatever blame or false accusations, saying her claims are factual and based on her own experiences. She has identified as the victim and not as the provocator, and she has said that if Song Ha-yoon had offered a simple apology, everything would have gone away quietly.
Person A resides in the United States and stressed that she has cooperated with Korean authorities by submitting testimonials and evidence. She stressed that there was no legal obligation for her to return to Korea at her own expense.
Recently, however, Person A said she would return to Korea and offer a countersuit against Song Ha-yoon for false accusation, which of course means that the engagement is clearly ongoing.
Current Status of the Case
After all the things that happened, the case has now become a high-profile legal case. Both sides are now collecting evidence; Song is collecting official records and notarized documents, and person A is collecting testimonies and letters for scheduled lawsuits.
The controversy has divided the opinions of the public. While some netizens are defending Song and from their perspective find the allegations against her to be “false“, others are defending person A’s side of the story, but are also highlighting the broader societal implications of ‘bullying scandals’ in K-entertainment.
Alongside this, there is concern for the K-entertainment industry in how this might affect Song Ha-yoon moving forward with her works/products. Industry shifts are often influenced by such controversies, much like when Go Joon-hee joined Galaxy Corporation, which also sparked discussions about future career directions in K-entertainment.
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Conclusion
The conflict between Song Ha-yoon and Person A originally began as shocking accusations of school violence, and has since escalated to a significant legal battle. So far, Song Ha-yoon has denied the accusations with supporting evidence, regardless, Person A remains steadfast on her version of events and is preparing to make a countersuit.
It is unclear how this matter will transpire. At the very least, it will come down to the quality of evidence provided by both Song Ha-yoon and Person A and how the Korean courts adjudicate on the situation. Until then, the public, as well as the entertainment market, will have to wait to find out if the drama that surrounds Song Ha-yoon will absolve her or further complicate things for her career.
