‘Twenty Five Twenty One’ star Nam Joo Hyuk has been accused of school bullying by an anonymous netizen. Claiming to be a schoolmate of the actor, the accuser goes by the title ‘informant ‘A’. The informant ‘A’ has accused the popular actor of bullying during the time both of them were in middle school. The accusations include hanging out with bullies along with narrating incidents where the actor has ‘abused’ the victims. In response to the accusations, Nam Joo Hyuk’s agency Management SOOP has released a response.
Starting out as a model in 2013, Nam Joo Hyuk made his debut through fashion runways and cameos in music videos. The actor went on to make his acting debut with the 2014 k-drama “Surplus Princess”. Known for his roles in k-dramas like ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo,’ ‘Cheese In The Trap,’ ‘The Bride of Haebak,’ ‘Start Up,’ and ‘Twenty Five Twenty One,’ Nam Joo Hyuk is one of the most influential Korean actors in the k-drama scene right now.
Coming forward on the internet, Informant A has claimed that actor Nam Joo Hyuk has bullied them for six years. Starting the time they were in middle school.
What Are The Accusations Made By Informant A Towards Nam Joo Hyuk?
Informant A went on to reveal that Nam Joo Hyuk used to hang out with a group of bullies during his school time. His group included around 15 students, who’d roam around together and create a nuisance for fellow students. Informant A also went on to accuse the actor of physically bullying the victims, including themself. According to the accusations, Nam Joo Hyuk used to cut into the lines during lunch, used to shove, and hit students. He even swore at them when no one would listen to him or the group. Nam Joo Hyuk is also accused of using other students as his ‘bread shuttle’. (It is a term used by bullies for the victim to whom they order to run errands and threaten them if they don’t do it.)
As proof, Informant A has also shared a picture of their high school yearbook from Suil High School, the batch of 2013. Being an alumnus of the high school, Nam Joo Hyuk has made several donations to the school.
Nam Joo Hyuk Apparently Went Off Limits
Informant A also described a few events from school as ‘proof’. According to them, Nam Joo Hyuk used to bully them often. They once threw a mechanical pencil lead at them. He would often pull out their chair as they would try to sit down as well. According to Informant A, these are just small events, and the actor has done worse things to other students. Some of his victims are even seeking psychiatric treatment and avoiding watching television to avoid the actor and refrain from PTSD.
Soon after the accusations went live, Nam Joo Hyuk’s agency Management SOOP went on to release a public statement. Both the agency has heard the accusations and are currently investigating the matter. On the other side, a lot of fans on the internet refuse to believe the allegations.
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