Rookie Actor Lee Sin-young Accused of School Violence... Agency States "Position Under Review"

Actor Lee Shin-young / Photo by Forest Entertainment Official SNS

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan, Intern Reporter Kang Joohee] Actor Lee Shinyoung (22), who is gaining popularity for his role in the drama 'Crash Landing on You,' has been embroiled in allegations of school violence.

Recently, a post claiming "There is a former delinquent among the actors appearing in 'Crash Landing on You'" has spread on an online community bulletin board, sparking controversy among netizens.

The author stated, "We attended the same middle school, and I will list only what I have definitely seen. In the first year of middle school during break time, he kicked a classmate more than three times just because the classmate looked at him, and gathered delinquent friends to verbally abuse others," they claimed.

Comments on the post included remarks such as "He was known as a delinquent since elementary school, but has been quiet since high school because he said he was modeling," and "All his friends are delinquents too."

Following this, as netizens flooded the comments, the real name of the person involved in the post, actor Lee Shinyoung, was mentioned. Lee Shinyoung is a rookie actor currently known to viewers for his role as Park Gwangbeom in the cable channel tvN weekend drama 'Crash Landing on You.'

Additionally, a post titled "Statements from Lee Shinyoung's Victims and Alumni" posted on a university bulletin board also drew attention.

An anonymous writer stated, "I plan to post voice statements from the victims, handwritten statements from those helping me, and my own experiences with actor Lee Shinyoung and his friends."

Amid growing controversy, a representative from the agency Forest Entertainment told 'My Daily,' "We will soon release a statement. We are currently organizing our official position."

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