Actress Ha Young's ads go private amid great-grandfather's pro-Japanese controversy

Actress Ha Young is facing professional fallout after revelations surfaced about her great-grandfather's alleged collaboration with Japanese forces during the colonial era. An advertisement for the clothing brand Aride, filmed last year, has been made private, signaling a potential distancing from the actress by commercial partners.

The brand's decision, while not explicitly stated as a reason, is widely believed to be linked to the recent controversy surrounding Ha Young's great-grandfather, who was reportedly a standing member of a pro-Japanese organization. This has cast a shadow over the actress's public image.

Ha Young, known for her roles in various productions, has recently appeared in KBS2 programs and given interviews. However, the resurfaced historical allegations have now impacted her career, with the advertisement's privacy setting suggesting a move by the brand to distance itself from the controversy.