New Delhi:
South Korean actor O Yeong Su, identified for his function as Oh Il Nam (Participant 001) in Netflix’s hit collection Squid Recreation, has been sentenced to 1 yr in jail after being discovered responsible of indecent assault.
The 80-year-old actor was accused of forcibly molesting a girl on two events, although he maintained his innocence all through his attraction trial.
The prosecution introduced their closing arguments on Thursday, April 3, characterising O Yeong Su as a veteran actor with almost 5 many years in theatre who “sexually harassed a powerless junior member of the theatre troupe.”
In accordance with Korean media reviews, prosecutors argued that the sufferer had been residing in concern “each at work and in each day life” because the incidents occurred. Additionally they famous that as an alternative of apologising to the sufferer, the actor allegedly triggered extra hurt by stating, “I did it with the center of a father.”
The prosecution acknowledged that O Yeong Su’s statements had remained constant because the accusations emerged, establishing their credibility and requested a one-year jail sentence to help the sufferer’s restoration and deter comparable crimes.
O Yeong Su’s protection staff contested all fees, arguing that the sufferer’s assertion was the one proof towards him and claiming her testimony “lacks specificity, consistency and logical coherence.”
His legal professionals additionally advised that when the accusations surfaced, O Yeong Su had not too long ago gained “world consideration because of Squid Recreation” and solely responded formally to the allegations to keep away from creating controversy that may influence the present.
Talking in court docket, O Yeong Su expressed remorse about his state of affairs, stating, “I’m ashamed to be standing in court docket at this age. If my phrases or actions had been improper, I’ll settle for the implications. Nevertheless, even upon reflection, I don’t imagine I dedicated any act that may very well be thought-about assault.”
The actor added, “If my careless phrases and actions damage somebody in our temporary acquaintance, I remorse that. My 80 years of life have collapsed right away, and I really feel empty. I simply need to return to my place.”
The allegations date again to 2017 when O Yeong Su allegedly forcibly hugged and kissed the sufferer close to his residence, which he has denied. Initially sentenced to eight months in jail with a two-year probation interval, the newest ruling has elevated his sentence to 1 yr of imprisonment. The ultimate verdict on this attraction case will probably be introduced on June 3.
