O Yeong-su, a veteran South Korean actor who is popularly known for his performance in Squid Game, has been sentenced to one year in prison for being convicted of sexual assault.
Case Details:
The 79-year-old veteran actor was accused of assaulting a woman forcibly on two occasions.
The events had allegedly occurred in 2017, but the charges were made known later, and subsequently, there were legal actions.
The judge decreed in favor of the prosecution, sentencing him to a year in prison as well as to compulsory sex offender treatment programs.
Impact on His Career:
O Yeong-su became internationally acclaimed for playing Oh Il-nam (Player 001) in Netflix’s Squid Game, which was awarded several titles and was a cultural sensation.
After the scandal, he was dropped from projects and received public outrage in South Korea.
His lawyers will appeal the decision, but the court ruling is a milestone in the entertainment industry’s attempts to deal with wrongdoing.
