'"School Violence Allegations" Kim Heera's Alma Mater "School Reputation Tarnished... Regret"'
Iljin Group 'Big Sangji' Member Kim Heeora Accused of School Violence
Sangji Middle School States "No School Violence Cases This Year"
Regarding the school violence allegations during actress Kim Heera's middle school years, her alma mater condemned the reports, stating, "We regret that the school's name and photos of the school grounds were broadcast without filtering, damaging the honor of Sangji Girls' Middle School, its students, parents, and staff."
On the 7th, Sangji Girls' Middle School in Wonju, Gangwon Province, stated, "We have confirmed that Kim Heera attended our school 20 years ago," and added, "Some media outlets reported on her past school violence allegations without consulting the staff or conducting interviews."
Actress Kim Hee-eora has been embroiled in allegations of committing school violence during her middle school years, and her alma mater has condemned the media's unfiltered reporting. Photo by Yonhap News
View original imageThey further explained, "There have been no school violence incidents at our school this year," and "Through our character gifted education program, we work closely with students, teachers, and parents to resolve conflicts among students."
Earlier, entertainment media Dispatch reported that Kim Heera was a member of the notorious delinquent group 'Big Sangji' known for extortion and assault during her middle school days, and that there were testimonies claiming she took money from juniors.
However, Kim Heera's side has completely denied the school violence allegations. On the 6th, her agency Gram Entertainment stated, "It is true that actress Kim Heera joined a cafe created by friends during middle school and socialized with its members, but all other allegations raised are false."
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Kim Heera herself also posted on her social media, saying, "I did not maliciously, continuously, or deliberately bully the vulnerable as described in the articles."
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