Ha Young's followers surge by 200,000 amid pro-Japan ancestor controversy; sympathy grows

Actress Ha Young has seen a significant surge in her social media following, gaining over 200,000 new followers in just over a week. This growth occurred despite a controversy surrounding her great-grandfather's alleged collaborationist activities during a period of Japanese occupation.

The controversy led to a halt in promotional activities for Ha Young's projects. However, the public's attention appears to have evolved, with a notable increase in supportive and sympathetic messages directed towards the actress. As of Monday morning, her social media follower count had reached 1,245,000, surpassing the one million mark the previous week.

This outpouring of support and sympathy suggests a complex public reaction, with many seemingly distinguishing the actress from her ancestor's historical actions. The rapid follower growth indicates continued public interest in Ha Young, even amidst the sensitive historical allegations.