As allegations of school bullying swirl around actor An Se-ha, fellow alumnus and model Joo Woo-jae has been drawn into the controversy.
Recently, accusations of An Se-ha's involvement in school violence have surfaced, leading his agency, Funus Entertainment, to deny the claims and announce legal action. On November 11, the agency stated, "We clarify that the allegations of violence mentioned are completely false and we will take prompt action regarding this matter." They further noted that they would file a complaint with the police against those spreading false information, signaling intent to pursue legal measures for defamation.
Joo Woo-jae's name has surfaced since both he and An Se-ha attended the same middle school, sparking speculation among netizens. Given that Joo Woo-jae was born in 1986, the same year as An Se-ha, they had a senior-junior relationship at school. Some netizens theorized that if An Se-ha was indeed known for being a bully, Joo Woo-jae would likely have been aware of it.
In commentary, one user claimed, "I am a junior of An Jae-wook (An Se-ha's real name) and he punched me in the stomach after making eye contact. People from Namsan Middle School know he was famous for this." This led to discussions about Joo Woo-jae, with some describing him as a much thinner, studious boy who was kind during their school days. As demands for truth continue, concerns regarding potential fallout for Joo Woo-jae are increasing.
Despite An Se-ha's denials, the fallout continues. Reports indicate that his wife, Jeon Eun-ji, has temporarily closed her lunchbox shop in Suwon, and the NC Dinos have canceled An Se-ha's scheduled ceremonial first pitch and national anthem performance.