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South Korean actress Ha Young sorry for controversy over ancestor’s pro-Japanese ties

South Korean actress Ha Young sorry for controversy over ancestor’s pro-Japanese ties
South China Morning Post Tuesday 11 August 2026, 08:52 UTC By SCMP’s Asia desk 1 min read
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A South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day after calling the accusations “groundless”. “After further checking, we have confirmed that records of great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho being listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916 actually existed,” Ha Young’s agency Bistrus Entertainment said on Tuesday, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. “We sincerely apologise for...

A South Korean actress has apologised for the controversy surrounding her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule, a day after calling the accusations “groundless”. “After further checking, we have confirmed that records of great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho being listed as a councillor of the Daejong Chinmokhoe in 1916 actually existed,” Ha Young’s agency Bistrus Entertainment said on Tuesday, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. “We sincerely apologise for the...
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