Ha-young denies allegations of great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties

Actor Ha-young on Monday denied claims that her great-grandfather was a pro-Japanese collaborator during Japan's colonial rule of Korea. After allegations surfaced online that her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, had engaged in pro-Japanese activities, her agency dismissed the claims as "groundless." Ahn was a pioneer of modern medicine in Korea, becoming the first Korean to obtain a Japanese medical license and open one of Seoul’s earliest Western-style clinics, The controversy arose after Ha ap

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Frequently Asked Questions

What allegations were made against Ha-young's great-grandfather?

Allegations surfaced that Ahn Sang-ho, Ha-young's great-grandfather, was a pro-Japanese collaborator during Japan's colonial rule of Korea.

How did Ha-young's agency respond to the allegations?

Ha-young's agency dismissed the claims as 'groundless' and defended her great-grandfather's legacy.

What is Ahn Sang-ho known for?

Ahn Sang-ho was a pioneer of modern medicine in Korea, noted for being the first Korean to obtain a Japanese medical license.

What impact did the allegations have on Ha-young's reputation?

The controversy could potentially affect Ha-young's public image, but her agency is actively defending her family history.