Squid Game Actor O Yeong-su Convicted of Sexual Harassment, Receives 8-Month Prison Sentence

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:29pm on 15 Mar 2024,Friday Entertainment

South Korean actor O Yeong-su, known for his role in Netflix's "Squid Game," has been convicted of sexual harassment. The 79-year-old actor received an 8-month suspended prison sentence and was directed to attend a sexual violence treatment program. The charges stemmed from incidents in 2017, where O Yeong-su was accused of harassment. Despite denying the accusations, the court found the victim's claims consistent and sentenced him accordingly. O Yeong-su, who portrayed Oh II-nam in "Squid Game," plans to appeal the decision within seven days. The case highlights ongoing issues of sexual misconduct in South Korea's entertainment industry.

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