On August 23, actor Song Ha-yoon’s legal team at Law Firm Jium released a statement confirming: “Currently residing in the U.S., A is planning to return to Korea to undergo investigation. We will provide full support for travel costs including airfare, hotel, and transportation.”
According to the firm, all expenses will be personally covered by Song Ha-yoon, underscoring their confidence in verifying the truth through the legal process.
Background of the Controversy
In 2024, A appeared on JTBC’s Case Chief, alleging that they were bullied by Song Ha-yoon 20 years ago. Song immediately denied the accusations through her then-agency, calling the claims entirely false.
The scandal, however, escalated. Song’s agency contract expired amid the controversy, and she suspended her entertainment activities.
In July 2025, Song’s legal team filed a criminal complaint against A, claiming to have evidence proving the allegations were fabricated. On August 19, Xports News reported that Song filed an additional complaint citing defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, obstruction of business by fraud, and intimidation.
A’s Online Statement and Response
On August 21, A posted an open letter titled “I Am Song Ha-yoon’s School Bullying and Assault Victim.” In it, A accused Song’s side of pressuring them into a false confession and public apology under threats of further lawsuits.
“They went ahead with additional lawsuits anyway. This is an organized attempt to socially eliminate a whistleblower, essentially a character assassination.”
A vowed to cooperate fully with investigators, declaring:
“I intend to return to Korea to bring this case to an end. I will faithfully cooperate with the upcoming police investigation. See you in Korea. Bring it on.”
With A’s return imminent, Song Ha-yoon’s legal representatives reaffirmed their willingness to support the accuser’s travel and face the allegations directly in court.
A responded, rejecting the ‘expense support’ from Song Ha-yoon’s side:
“I currently have no legal obligation to travel to Korea immediately, nor did I ever request reimbursement upfront. If and when I do visit Korea later, I will attend the investigation. Song Ha-yoon’s side made it sound as if they were covering 100% of my travel costs, but in reality, it was only partial reimbursement within a limited scope. The actual costs I would bear are at least six times greater. Because of the gap between their offer and the way it was reported in the media, I have decided to decline.”
A continued,
“If she truly insists there was no forced transfer due to school violence, then simply obtain and disclose the above documents. Getting all six documents would cost no more than about 3,000 KRW (around $2.17 USD). That would prove her innocence far more quickly and cheaply than ‘covering my travel expenses in full.’ If she cannot do that, I respectfully ask that she stop this kind of distorted media play. I will enter Korea at my own expense and cooperate fully with the investigation.” A also disclosed portions of emails allegedly sent by Song Ha-yoon’s agency and legal representatives.
Meanwhile, A has announced plans to release a fourth public statement on August 25, keeping public attention focused on the escalating legal battle.
Sources: nate
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