In a recent development from Seoul, South Korea, Oh Yeong-su, the 79-year-old breakout star of "Squid Game," has been found guilty of sexual misconduct.
The incident dates back to 2017 when Oh allegedly hugged and kissed a woman without her consent.
As a result, he has been sentenced to a maximum of 8 months in prison, with the sentence being suspended for two years.
Additionally, Oh is mandated to attend a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program to address the issue, as confirmed by Reuters.
Following his conviction, Oh maintained his innocence and expressed his intention to appeal the decision, as reported by Deadline.
The legal proceedings began in November 2022 when Oh was initially charged.
In his defense, Oh claimed that the interaction with the woman was limited to guiding her and holding her hand.
He stated that he apologized only because the woman indicated she would not object to an apology.
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During the trial, Judge Jeong Yeon-ju referenced the woman's diary as evidence, emphasizing the consistency of her statements and their credibility based on personal experience.
Oh gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Oh Il-nam, the lead antagonist in the hit Netflix series "Squid Game."
His performance earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe, marking his first major awards nomination, which he ultimately won.
At 77 years old, he made history as the first Korean actor to win at the prestigious awards ceremony, surpassing nominees Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Kieran Culkin, and Brett Goldstein to claim the title of best supporting actor.
The success of "Squid Game" catapulted Oh to global fame, contributing to the series becoming Netflix's most-streamed show with 111 million views shortly after its release.
With a second season already ordered and anticipated to premiere later this year, Netflix continues to tease fans with what's to come from the captivating world of "Squid Game."
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