# South Korean actor Ha Young apologises for great-grandfather’s past 2026-08-12T21:46:20+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet South Korean actor Ha Young issued a handwritten apology on August 12 after her great-grandfather Ahn Sang-ho was confirmed as a council member of a pro-Japanese organisation during Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule. The controversy erupted after Ha Young spoke about her family's medical history on a talk show, calling her great-grandfather a source of pride. Her agency Bistus Entertainment initially denied the allegations but later acknowledged the historical records. Ha Young expressed shame for speaking lightly about the painful colonial period and vowed to examine her family history more thoroughly. The apology comes days before South Korea's National Liberation Day on August 15. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: apology, Ha Young, historical sensitivity, K-drama, pro-Japanese controversy, South Korea Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/south-korean-actor-ha-young-apologises-for-great-grandfathers-past/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/south-korean-actor-ha-young-apologises-for-great-grandfathers-past/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.