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Ok Joo-hyun Revives 'Ok Jangpan' Controversy, Regrets Dropping Lawsuit Against Kim Ho-young
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Ok Joo-hyun Revives 'Ok Jangpan' Controversy, Regrets Dropping Lawsuit Against Kim Ho-young

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Musical actress Ok Joo-hyun has reignited discussion about the 'Ok Jangpan' incident involving actor Kim Ho-young.
  • Ok Joo-hyun stated she regrets dropping the lawsuit against Kim Ho-young and cannot accept his apology.
  • The 'Ok Jangpan' incident reportedly stemmed from Kim Ho-young promoting his father's floor mat product on social media.

South Korean musical actress Ok Joo-hyun has brought renewed attention to a past controversy involving actor Kim Ho-young, known as the 'Ok Jangpan' incident. Speaking on a fan communication platform, Ok Joo-hyun expressed regret over withdrawing a lawsuit against Kim Ho-young and stated that she cannot accept his apology. The actress recounted the incident, mentioning that she had forgotten about it until it was brought up again. She alluded to claims that Kim Ho-young's social media post, which involved promoting his father's floor mat product, was the origin of the dispute. The 'Ok Jangpan' incident, which occurred in June 2022, has resurfaced, with Ok Joo-hyun's comments indicating lingering unresolved feelings about the matter. The public discussion around this incident highlights the complexities of celebrity disputes and their lasting impact.

Ah, I let out a hollow laugh. I had forgotten about Ok Jangpan. The words that he posted it to promote his friend's father's floor mat.

โ€” Ok Joo-hyunOk Joo-hyun referencing the incident and alleged motivations on a fan platform.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.