Accused of sexual harassment stars of « playing in squid » extended imprisonment

Oh ion Su sells all charges about sexual harassment

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The South Korean 80-year-old actor about Ion SU, known for the role of Il Nam in the first season of the series « Game in Squid », increased the term of punishment to one year for sexual harassment.

About it reported The editorial board of The Daily Star.

Jon SU is accused of two cases of sexual harassment in 2017. When the actor hugged and kissed the woman in the cheek without her consent near her house. The actor denies it. In March 2024, he was sentenced to 8 months of imprisonment with a test period of two years, but on April 3, 2025 the term was increased to a year.

It is noted that during the hearing, prosecutors described the ion of SU as an experienced theater actor with almost 50 years of experience, who « sexually sought a younger colleague who had no authority in the corpse. » In particular, a colleague who suffered from harassment lived in constant fear, both at work and in personal life.

Prosecutors also criticized the actor’s response, claiming that he had caused even more harm, saying: « I did it with my father’s heart » instead of apologizing.

In court, the increase was argued by the support of healing a person who suffered from sexual harassment and prevention of such crimes.

The actor’s lawyers rejected all the charges and stressed that the case is based only on the victim’s testimony, which lacks clarity, sequence and logical details. They also noted that the actor officially responded to the accusation only to avoid disputes that could have a negative impact on the « game of squid », which recently brought him international recognition.

The final sentence of the Su Su will be issued in the Court of Appeal on June 3, 2025.

The case of sexual harassment

The accusations were made in December 2021. After clarifying all the circumstances, the prosecutors made the first charge against him in November 2022.

March 15, 2024 of the actor They were sentenced Up to eight months of imprisonment with a two-year trial and take a 40-hour training course on inadmissibility of sexual abuse.

Yon Su is a well -known South Korean actor of theater and cinema. Among the most famous serials, he had the roles in « Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter … And Spring again » and « Squid Game ».

For the game in this tape, he received the Golden Globe Award in the category « The best male role in the series or television. »