Hair Salon That Fired 'Hakpok Gahaeja' Says "We Will Help Pyo Yerim Recover"

Promise of Support for Victims of the 'Real-Life The Glory'
"Donation Delivery... Will Also Share Hair Salon Operation Know-How"

A hair salon that fired an employee accused of being the perpetrator in the case of Pyo Yerim (28), who confessed to having suffered school violence for 12 years, has promised to restore and support the victim.

One of the individuals identified as a victim of school violence by Pyo, A, was recently known to have worked at a franchise hair salon, and the salon immediately dismissed the employee. On the 19th, the salon issued a second statement through its official website, stating, "We have delivered sponsorship funds from the headquarters to the victim."

Graduation photos of the four individuals accused of school violence involving Pyo Yerim. [Photo source=Screenshot from YouTube channel 'Pyo Yerim Dongchangsaeng']

The hair salon stated, "We deeply empathize with the fact that (Pyo) has endured many difficulties alone until now, and we will strive to help restore the victim’s well-being." They added, "We understand that the victim is currently operating a hair salon. Regardless of the incident, if the victim wishes, we will generously support know-how related to running a hair salon."

They also said, "We believe that a sincere apology from the perpetrators should come first regarding this incident, so we are arranging a meeting between the parties to offer the victim some comfort through a heartfelt apology." They added, "Of course, the headquarters’ course of action will be determined according to the victim’s wishes, and we will do our best until the wounds heal."

[Photo by Official Hair Salon Website Capture]

Earlier, on the 13th, B, who identified themselves as a classmate of Pyo, caused a huge stir by revealing the real names, occupations, and current status of four perpetrators through a YouTube video, stating, "Yerim was continuously bullied by a gang from elementary school through high school."

Among them, the hair salon where A worked faced public outrage, with netizens flocking to leave 'review bombing' and other backlash. In response, the salon issued a first statement on the 18th, saying, "The employee was immediately terminated after becoming aware of the incident and is no longer working at the store."

They also emphasized, "Apart from the termination, we take the damage to our brand image very seriously, and separate legal action against the employee is expected to proceed. We have no intention of condoning or covering up school violence. Had we known the facts, we would not have hired the employee."

Meanwhile, Pyo appeared on MBC’s ‘True Story Expedition’ last month, exposing that she had suffered ostracism, physical violence, and verbal abuse for 12 years throughout elementary, middle, and high school, drawing attention as a real-life version of The Glory case.

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