[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] Actress Ha Young, who has been facing criticism over her great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese activities, is taking about a week to collect her thoughts before returning to the set.

On the 20th, Ha Young’s agency, Busters, stated, “She is continuing with her existing filming schedule,” adding, “We ask for your understanding as we are unable to provide specific details regarding her schedule or progress at this time.”
Previously, Osen reported that Ha Young had taken a break from filming the new SBS drama “We Have a Chance” since last week to rest and recover, and that she would be returning to set that day.
It was recently reported that Ha Young shed tears during filming; following this, the production team reportedly determined that she was in a mentally and physically unstable state and allowed her to take a break.
Ha Young has recently been embroiled in controversy following revelations about her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho’s, pro-Japanese activities. Ahn Sang-ho was active in the Daejeong Friendship Society, a pro-Japanese organization during the Japanese colonial period, and is reported to have stated in an interview with the Maeil Shinbo, “I am the same as a Japanese person.”
In a handwritten apology, Ha Young stated, “Until now, I had only a fragmented understanding of my great-grandfather’s life based on stories passed down through my family. To my shame, in that state of ignorance, I have spoken of my great-grandfather on various occasions as if he were a source of family pride,” adding, “I will take this matter deeply to heart. I will take a closer look at my family’s history and that era, and I will adopt a more cautious attitude toward history in the future. Furthermore, I will study our history in depth and do my best to serve with respect those who fought for independence and all those who contributed to Korea’s liberation and well-being.”
As the controversy spreads, it is beginning to affect Ha Young’s upcoming project, the SBS drama *We Have a Chance*. In response, the production team of “We Have a Chance” stated, “A significant portion of filming has already been completed, and we ask for your understanding as it is difficult to disclose details regarding the amount of footage or the specific progress rate at this time.” They added, “We are aware of the situation and are closely monitoring its developments. We will provide an update once further details are finalized.”