South Korean actor O Yeong-Su, popular for his role as “Player 001” in Squid Game, could face one year in prison.
The 79-year-old had allegedly groped and kissed a woman in his theatre troupe without consent in 2017. In November 2022, he was indicted for sexual misconduct at the first trial, but the actor denied all charges at the time. Instead, he insisted he simply “held the woman’s hand to guide the way”.
Prosecutors are gunning for a one-year prison sentence, with the verdict slated to be announced on 15 March 2024.
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