Actress Song Ha Yoon has taken legal action against a former classmate who accused her of school bullying, submitting evidence to prove her innocence after a year-long investigation.
On July 2, 2025, Song Ha Yoon’s legal team announced that she filed a criminal complaint against Ms. Oh, the person who first accused her of school violence. The actress denied the allegations from the start but waited to respond publicly until she gathered enough evidence.
“Song Ha Yoon has repeatedly stated that the school bullying claims are completely false. However, proving something did not happen is extremely difficult, which delayed her response. She has now collected strong evidence and filed a criminal complaint,” said her legal team from Jieum Law Firm.
Background of the Bullying Allegations
The controversy began in April 2024 when Ms. Oh claimed in an online post and on JTBC’s “Crime Chief” that Song Ha Yoon physically assaulted her in high school over 20 years ago. Ms. Oh, who now lives in the United States, said she decided to speak up after seeing Song’s rising fame in the drama “Marry My Husband.”
Song’s former agency, King Kong by Starship, initially denied the claims, stating that the actress did not know Ms. Oh. However, they confirmed that Song had transferred schools in the past due to a separate bullying incident, which they said was unrelated to Ms. Oh’s accusations.
Legal Actions and Police Investigation
Song Ha Yoon’s legal team filed a complaint against Ms. Oh for defamation and obstruction of business. The police found the case serious enough to investigate, but Ms. Oh refused to cooperate, claiming she is a U.S. citizen and cannot travel to Korea.
However, authorities confirmed through South Korea’s Ministry of Justice that Ms. Oh still holds Korean citizenship, meaning she can be legally pursued. Due to her refusal to attend questioning, the police issued a “wanted notification” in May 2025, adding her to a national database. If she enters Korea, she will be immediately detained for questioning.
Evidence Supporting Song Ha Yoon’s Innocence
Song’s legal team submitted multiple pieces of evidence to disprove the bullying claims, including:
- Official school records showing no forced transfer due to violence.
- Notarized statements from classmates denying any bullying incidents.
- Testimony from her homeroom teacher, who said they never heard of any disciplinary action against Song.
A key witness named by Ms. Oh also came forward, saying:
“I never saw Song Ha Yoon assault anyone. I told Ms. Oh this directly, but she still used my name in media reports.”
Ms. Oh’s Response and Counterclaims
Ms. Oh posted a lengthy statement online, defending her position:
“I am a U.S. citizen living abroad. The Korean police asked me to appear in person, but it would cost me thousands in travel expenses. Expecting a victim to pay just to be questioned is unfair.”
She also argued that Song’s transfer between Banpo High School and Gujeong High School was suspicious because both schools are in the same district, making a voluntary transfer unlikely. She suggested it was due to disciplinary action.
Song’s legal team dismissed this claim, saying the transfer was unrelated to bullying and that they have documents proving it.
Song Ha Yoon’s Future Plans
After staying silent for over a year, Song Ha Yoon is preparing to return to acting. Her contract with her previous agency ended, and she is now signing with a new one.
“She suffered severe mental pain from these false accusations, damaging her 22-year acting career. She will return with a humble attitude and hopes to regain public trust,” her legal team said.
Her legal team is also exploring legal action in the U.S. and may sue third parties who spread false information.
Source: Sports DongA
