Conflicting claims emerge following school violence allegations against actress Cha Ye-ryun

Actress Cha Ye-ryun's agency, HB Entertainment, denied allegations of middle school bullying on the 30th, after an online post claimed a physical assault caused a ruptured eardrum. While some commenters claim she was part of a group of five female bullies, others have countered that she did not hit or bully others.

Controversy continues to unfold following actress Cha Ye-ryun's denial of school violence allegations, as conflicting claims from individuals claiming to be her former classmates emerge. One commenter, while stating they did not witness physical assault directly, claimed to be one of five female bullies who smoked cigarettes and intimidated classmates. Conversely, another commenter countered that while the actress's reputation was not good, she did not go around hitting or bullying others. It has not been confirmed whether these individuals are actual former classmates or if their claims regarding her past behavior are true.

The controversy began when a post titled "Please stop acting, school violence perpetrator actress born in '85" was uploaded to an online community on the 29th. The author claimed to have suffered continuous bullying and physical assault from a female actress during middle school, alleging that a slap to the face caused a ruptured eardrum. Although no real name was mentioned in the post, some netizens identified Cha Ye-ryun based on her birth year and school. On the 30th, her agency, HB Entertainment, released an official statement clarifying that the allegations are groundless.

Following this, the comment sections of Cha Ye-ryun's Instagram and her YouTube channel, "Cha Jang-geum Cha Ye-ryeon," have seen a mix of posts demanding a formal statement and apology, as well as messages of support and cautious perspectives. The agency is maintaining its position that the allegations are groundless.

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