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Oh Yeong-su, who gained a Golden Globe for his efficiency in Netflix’s “Squid Recreation,” was discovered responsible of sexual misconduct by a South Korean court docket on Friday.
In accordance with the New York Instances, a district court docket choose within the metropolis of Seongnam dominated that Oh was responsible of inappropriately touching an actress in 2017, together with hugging her, holding her hand and kissing her cheek.
The 79-year-old Oh should serve an eight-month suspended sentence and take 40 hours of sexual violence courses. Oh has denied the fees and, based on the Instances, instructed prosecutors on Friday that he plans to enchantment the decision.
Oh was initially charged in 2022 after a criticism was filed by an actress alleging that he inappropriately touched her. Decide Jeong Yeon-ju, who presided over the case, mentioned that the actress obtained sexual violence counseling in 2018, however the success of “Squid Recreation” in 2021 prompted her to demand an apology from Oh.
Although Oh did apologize, he mentioned in a press release to Korean broadcaster JTBC on the time: “I simply held her hand to information the best way across the lake. I apologized as a result of [the person] mentioned she wouldn’t make a fuss about it but it surely doesn’t imply that I admit the fees.”
Oh portrayed Participant No. 001 within the mega-popular “Squid Recreation,” a second season of which is coming this yr. Oh shouldn’t be concerned in Season 2. Along with his Golden Globe win, Oh grew to become the primary South Korean to win the award. He was additionally nominated for an Emmy in 2022 for supporting actor in a drama sequence.
Netflix didn’t instantly reply to Selection‘s request for remark.