Squid Game Actor Convicted of Sexual Misconduct
South Korean actor O Yeong-su, renowned for his role in the hit Netflix series "Squid Game," has been convicted of sexual misconduct after a court found him guilty of assaulting a woman in 2017. The 79-year-old received an eight-month prison sentence, which has been suspended for two years, and he must also complete 40 hours of sexual violence education classes. Despite the actor's denial of the charges, the court upheld the victim's account, with the judge noting the consistency of her records and claims.
The ruling arrives on the heels of Yeong-su's historic win at the Golden Globes in 2022, where he secured the award for best supporting actor in a series, marking him as the first South Korean to earn this accolade. His performance in "Squid Game," a dystopian drama that quickly became a global sensation, was critically acclaimed. The series garnered an audience of over 111 million viewers within just a month of its release.
This case has emerged amid a broader context of sexual assault allegations within the South Korean film industry. Yeong-su's conviction reflects ongoing concerns and calls for accountability in cases of sexual misconduct.
