Song Ha Yoon has issued a new statement countering allegations of school bullying raised by an individual identified as A, reaffirming her innocence and announcing plans for additional legal action.
On July 5(KST), Ji-eum Law Firm, which represents Song Ha Yoon, stated, “A claims they are not wanted by Korean authorities, but we verified the official notice of wanted status before releasing our statement.” The firm added, “We reconfirmed this with the investigating authorities. According to the officer in charge, A is indeed under a wanted notice. If A enters South Korea, they are obligated to appear for questioning. Failure to do so could result in an arrest warrant.”
The agency reiterated that Song Ha Yoon never physically assaulted A, and that she has submitted school records to prove she was never forcibly transferred or disciplined in connection to any such incident.
They also addressed A’s claim of being a U.S. citizen with no duty to cooperate with Korean authorities. The firm responded, “If A holds Korean nationality, they are legally obligated to cooperate with the investigation regardless of where they reside.” They accused A of exploiting their current residence in the U.S. to avoid investigation, while continuing to spread false information.
Furthermore, the legal team announced its intent to file additional criminal charges against A for defamation under Korea’s Information and Communications Network Act and for obstruction of business, citing recent social media posts and press interviews.
The dispute dates back to April 2023, when A appeared on JTBC’s 'Case Number', claiming to have been bullied by Song Ha Yoon more than 20 years ago. Song Ha Yoon immediately denied the accusations and initiated legal proceedings. A formal criminal complaint was filed nearly a year later, and while Song Ha Yoon maintains her position, A is reportedly preparing a counterclaim.
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