Key Takeaways:
– O Yeong-su, a notable actor from the globally acclaimed Netflix series ‘Squid Game’, has been sentenced to eight months in prison on charges of sexual misconduct.
– The three-year-old alleged assaults took place during O’s theatre tour in a rural area.
– Although initially, the case was closed with no charges filed, the investigation was reopened at the victim’s request.
– Alongside the prison sentence, O is obliged to complete a 40-hour sexual offender treatment program.
– The veteran actor intends to appeal the court ruling.
The South Korean actor of the Netflix hit series, ‘Squid Game’, O Yeong-su, has been handed down an eight-month prison sentence for sexual misconduct. The former Golden Globe winner, widely acclaimed for his role as Oh Il-Nam in the series, is embroiled in scandal regarding alleged assaults that reportedly occurred four years ago.
Allegations and Charges
The 79-year-old actor was indicted in 2022 for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman twice in 2017. Detailed by the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court via BBC, the incidents occurred while he was on a two-month theatre tour in a rural area. The first incident reportedly took place on a walking path, while the second one took place in front of the victim’s residence. Denying the charges, the award-winning actor was accused of hugging and kissing the woman without her consent.
Evidence and Court Verdict
As reported by The Korea Times, the court remarked that the victim’s diary entries and counseling report closely aligned with the case circumstances. In addition, the court noted that the testimony by the victim was coherent and not easily fabricated. Initially, the investigation was closed and no charges were filed. However, the case was reopened when the victim made a request. The court subsequently found O guilty of the charges.
Repercussions and Future Actions
As consequence of the guilty verdict, O not only received an eight-month prison sentence but also got slapped with a two-year suspension. Furthermore, he has been directed to participate in a 40-hour sexual offender treatment program. Despite his plans to appeal the court’s sentencing, the actor has seen a swift backlash already, with an upcoming South Korean movie dropping him from its cast.
‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Updates
Regardless of this scandal featuring one of its pivotal actors, ‘Squid Game’ has a greenlight for a second season. Reports about the ‘Squid Game Universe’ by Netflix CEO, Ted Sarandos and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, relay promising expansion plans involving consumer products and mobile experiences.
Additional reports from sources such as Variety also confirm the second season’s happening. Although the release date for the eagerly anticipated second instalment remains undisclosed, fans can still enjoy the groundbreaking first season on Netflix.
Moreover, last year’s filming completion and Netflix’s earlier confirmation this year offer reassurance that Season 2 is on its way. Potential viewers will need to wait for further updates on whether O’s ongoing situation will impact any changes to ‘Squid Game’s’ future seasons.
