Ha Young Apologizes Over Great-Grandfather's Pro-Japanese Ties; Amidst Backlash Ahead of National Liberation Day

South Korean actor Ha Young has apologized for her great-grandfather's alleged ties to a pro-Japanese organization during the colonial period. The controversy arose after Ha Young spoke about her family history on a variety show, leading to her agency initially denying the allegations. Ha Young has promised to thoroughly examine her family's history and approach historical matters more responsibly in the future.