Decision was issued at the hearing on April 3, which revised the previous sentence of eight months and a period of parole of two years
South Korean actor Oh Yeong-SU, known for playing Oh Il-Nam in Netflix’s “” series, was sentenced to a year in prison for a case of. The sentence refers to an incident that occurred in 2017, where he was accused of embracing and forcibly kissing an actress of a theatrical company. The most recent decision was issued at an audience on April 3, which revised the previous sentence of eight months and a period of parole of two years. The prosecution stressed the abuse of power that Oh Yeong-U exerted due to its notoriety in the artistic environment. The information is from The Express Tribune.
The actor, who became a global icon after his role in the series, denies the accusations. His defense argues that the allegations lack solid evidence, based only on the testimony of the alleged victim, which they consider vague and inconsistent. During the lawsuit, Oh Yeong-Si showed discomfort when he was in court and expressed his shame for the situation: “I am ashamed to be in court at this age. If my words or actions were wrong, I will accept the consequences. However, even after reflecting, I do not believe I made any act that could be considered aggression,” he said.
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Posted by Luisa Dos Santos
