‘Squid Game’ Actor O Yeong-su Convicted Of Sexual Misconduct
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South Korea’s “Squid Game” actor O Yeong-su has been convicted of sexual misconduct, the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court announced Friday. The verdict follows charges of assaulting a woman in 2017.
The court’s decision comes after O was indicted in 2022 on charges of sexually assaulting a woman on two separate occasions in 2017. The incidents occurred while O was staying in a rural area for a theatre performance, according to the Suwon District Court, first on a walking path and then in front of the victim’s residence.
Judge Jeong Yeon-ju emphasized the credibility of the victim’s statements, citing their consistency and the details provided. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed.
The success of “Squid Game” further propelled South Korea’s cultural influence on the global stage, following the widespread acclaim received by K-pop sensation BTS and the Oscar-winning film “Parasite.”
