After a couple of years or so, Ji Soo broke the silence regarding the bullying allegations made against him. This was the first time the Strong Girl Bong-Soon actor got his courage and shared his side of the story.
Starting from the basics, Ji Soo is a versatile actor from Busan. Hailing from 1993, he is now 30 years old. Did you not watch the TV series – My First First Love? He played the character of Yun Tae-wo. Some of Ji Soo’s other acting credits are – One Way Trip, Bad Guys 2 When I Was The Prettiest, Amanza, and Our Joyful Summer Days.
Besides acting, Ji Soo also served as a significant cast member of the TV show- Celebrity Bromance.
Despite being a big-time fan, not everyone knows Ji Soo is also a former athlete. He excelled in judo and made it to the national level. However, because of injuries, he left.
Moving on with Ji Soo’s bullying allegations, the scandal sparked in 2021, and it shocked the entertainment industry. He was previously signed to the Key West agency. Due to the rumors of his violence at his school, he lost the contract. What was the matter all about?
Ji Soo Debunked The Bullying Allegations Made Against Him
Recently, Ji Soo debunked the bullying allegations made against him. He said, “It’s all false.” The newbies must be wondering what those bullying allegations are, particularly.
During the confessional interview, Ji Soo shared that he was accused of having urinated in a classroom trash can. In response, the Kdrama actor denied it, saying, “I have never engaged in such behavior. Does something like that occur in real life? It’s completely untrue.”
Later, Ji Soo shared some of his middle school experiences, where he initially felt like an outsider. He was in seventh grade at that time. In the following standard, he defended one of his pals who got bullied at the time. Since he helped him, he himself got physically assaulted.
Even though he used to have hatred towards them at that time, later, he thought of contributing to a more harmonious school life. So, Ji Soo reconciled with them. Because of their friendship, many people wondered if he also bullied anyone at school. In reality, he didn’t. On this note, he said, “While I formed close friendships with them, I want to clarify that I neither bullied nor assaulted anyone.”
The person who initially bullied also shared that he is on good terms with the Our Joyful Summer Days actor. He said, “We have reconciled with one another, and now we are mutually supporting each other. I genuinely wish for Ji Soo’s success in the future.” In short, things have gotten better now, and both are cheerful.
In 2021, Ji Soo was terminated from his agency, KeyEast. But, at that time, the actor stayed quiet and didn’t protest against the bullying accusations. Since he stayed tight-lipped, the scandal sparked controversies. Later, the agency denied it, too, taking JiSoo’s favor and presenting him as not guilty. On the other hand, Ji Soo also released a letter in which he apologized for his delinquent behavior.
Because of the controversies, Ji Soo also got fired from the Kdrama- River Where The Moon Rises. Now, you may wonder- why did he stay quiet at the time? Well, it was because of his mandatory military enlistment.
Best Wishes to Ji Soo. Make sure to follow the Strong Girl Bong-Soon actor on his Instagram account for more relatable updates.
