celeb news Squid Game actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for sexual assault

[Future Lover]

South Korean actor O Yeong Su, known for his role as Oh Il Nam (Player 001) in Netflix's hit series Squid Game, has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of indecent assault. 

The 80-year-old actor was accused of forcibly molesting a woman on two occasions, though he maintained his innocence throughout his appeal trial.

 

The prosecution presented their final arguments on Thursday, April 3, characterising O Yeong Su as a veteran actor with nearly five decades in theatre who "sexually harassed a powerless junior member of the theatre troupe." 

 

According to Korean media reports, prosecutors argued that the victim had been living in fear "both at work and in daily life" since the incidents occurred. They also noted that instead of apologising to the victim, the actor allegedly caused additional harm by stating, "I did it with the heart of a father." 

 

The prosecution stated that O Yeong Su's statements had remained consistent since the accusations emerged, establishing their credibility and requested a one-year prison sentence to support the victim's recovery and deter similar crimes.

 

O Yeong Su's defense team contested all charges, arguing that the victim's statement was the only evidence against him and claiming her testimony "lacks specificity, consistency and logical coherence." 

 

His lawyers also suggested that when the accusations surfaced, O Yeong Su had recently gained "global attention due to Squid Game" and only responded formally to the allegations to avoid creating controversy that might impact the show.

 

Speaking in court, O Yeong Su expressed regret about his situation, stating, "I am ashamed to be standing in court at this age. If my words or actions were wrong, I will accept the consequences. However, even upon reflection, I do not believe I committed any act that could be considered assault."

 

The actor added, "If my careless words and actions hurt someone in our brief acquaintance, I regret that. My 80 years of life have collapsed in an instant, and I feel empty. I just want to return to my place."

 

The allegations date back to 2017 when O Yeong Su allegedly forcibly hugged and kissed the victim near his residence, which he has denied. Initially sentenced to eight months in prison with a two-year probation period, the latest ruling has increased his sentence to one year of imprisonment. The final verdict in this appeal case will be announced on June 3.

 

https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/squid-game-actor-o-yeong-su-sentenced-to-one-year-in-jail-for-sexual-assault-case-8085447

[Bussea]

just one year? well he is old so hopefully the harsh conditions will kill him. 

[May]

ive not watched the show and dont keep updated w it … so let me tell you when i opened this thread THAT is NOT the picture and character i expected to see

[itshyolee]

9 minutes ago, May said:

ive not watched the show and dont keep updated w it … so let me tell you when i opened this thread THAT is NOT the picture and character i expected to see

Same! I was literally like

[Katamari]

I did not see that one coming

 

[KahnumDash]

[GloryDays]

Just punch him in the chest and he'll be gone for good

[Terrielle]

gagging... in more ways than one

[HungryByTheBuffet]

Not him

Expected it to be a nobody who died ep 1

[uusagii]

51 minutes ago, Bussea said:

just one year? well he is old so hopefully the harsh conditions will kill him. 

[KahnumDash]

24 minutes ago, GloryDays said:

Just punch him in the chest and he'll be gone for good

hide his memantine and he'll forget why he was even in prison to begin with. let him rot in there for a year then do him in, methinks.

[Aspookykid]

1 hour ago, Bussea said:

just one year? well he is old so hopefully the harsh conditions will kill him. 

It was a hug and kiss…

[Smarticle]

So we're just horny men until we die huh

[nostalgic]

2 hours ago, Future Lover said:

They also noted that instead of apologising to the victim, the actor allegedly caused additional harm by stating, "I did it with the heart of a father."

OMG 

[Bussea]

58 minutes ago, Aspookykid said:

It was a hug and kiss…

I read molestation in the article linked but upon others

 

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 He was accused of various cases of sexual misconduct in which he had inappropriately hugged, made lewd comments towards, laid in the same bed with, and kissed the victim across multiple incidents.

 

so nah. regardless it was all without consent and he knows better + the way he defends it is also creepy and weird 

Edited Monday at 12:26 AM by Bussea

[JoeAg]

5 hours ago, KahnumDash said:

memantine

 

 

EDIT: oh jk it's a dementia med… something my grandma was on and i'll likely be on someday too smh

Edited Monday at 04:33 AM by JoeAg

[JoeAg]

OT though I hope he suffers. 

[Princess Aurora]

Mess