[Edaily Reporter Gim Ga Yeong ] Actress Cha Ye-ryeon has denied allegations of school bullying and is taking legal action against the spread of false information and personal attacks.

Cha Ye-ryeon’s agency, HB Entertainment, stated on the 4th, “We deeply regret causing concern to the fans who care for actress Cha Ye-ryeon and the general public due to the recent online controversy surrounding her,” adding, “We have previously conveyed our position that the claims regarding actress Cha Ye-ryeon’s past, raised online, are ‘groundless.’”
The agency continued, “However, we take the current situation—in which unverified claims and speculation made anonymously continue to spread repeatedly, and criticism is even directed at the actress’s family—very seriously,” and announced its legal action, stating, “We will thoroughly gather relevant evidence regarding the malicious dissemination of false information and personal attacks, and respond responsibly after legal review.”
They further added, “We will also take strong measures to prevent the damage caused by the spread of false information from escalating any further.”
Previously, Ms. A posted on an online community, “The true nature of Actor C, a graduate of [School Name], is that of a school bully and a member of a delinquent clique,” adding, “It causes me pain to see her appearing on TV or YouTube with a smile, or being portrayed as a good wife, a good mother, an actress who cooks well, or a healthy role model.”
Ms. A stated that she is currently receiving treatment at a psychiatric clinic and taking medication for depression and anxiety, adding, “It breaks my heart to see that while I, the victim, am suffering from trauma, the perpetrator lives on, loved by the public as if nothing ever happened.”
In response, her agency stated that the allegations were “groundless.”
However, even after denying the school violence allegations, exposés and criticism continued via YouTube channels and social media (SNS), prompting the agency to decide on legal action.