Go Min Si’s school bullying controversy explained: Is her new Netflix K-drama being axed?

Go Min Si gets embroiled in school bullying accusations

This is not the first time a Korean celeb at the peak of their career has faced school bullying accusations. Along with actors such as Seo Ye Ji to Kim Hieora, multiple K-pop stars have been accused of bullying, the most recent being Go Min Si, whose global popularity was soaring with big Netflix hits. The post’s author claimed they were a middle school classmate from Daejeon and, without mentioning the actor’s stage name, identified her using her old name along with other clues like age and past shows. “I don’t want any apology or compensation,” the author wrote, adding that Go’s aggressive behaviour was well known to teachers as well. “What I want is for this actor to end her public activities permanently so no further victims are created,” the post read, as translated by The Korea Times. The post further added, “There’s no need for a belated, performative apology to avoid contract disputes. If the actor truly feels remorse, she should step away from the spotlight and live the rest of her life sincerely regretting her past actions.”

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Go Min Si’s agency replies to school bullying accusations

Go Min Si’s agency, Mystic Story, released a statement claiming there was no truth in the post and dismissed it as a smear campaign against the actor. “We ask that people refrain from spreading unverified rumours and speculative reports, as they can cause significant harm not only to the actor but also to her family,” the agency said. They further revealed they are seeking legal action on both civil and criminal grounds. “We express our deep concern and regret that malicious posts based on false information are damaging the reputation of our agency’s actor. We appointed a legal representative today and have begun reviewing and taking legal action, both civil and criminal.”

Go Min Si debuted in 2017 with the SBS drama My Sassy Girl and has since become a household name with shows like Sweet Home, The Frog, The Witch and Smugglers. This is not the first time the actor has been embroiled in a controversy. Back in March 2021, photos showed her entering an adult entertainment venue and drinking when she was still underage. At the time, she dismissed the rumours as a simple youthful mistake and apologised.

Is Go Min Si’s Perfect job at risk of cancellation?

In light of the new controversy, Netflix reportedly informed the South Korean media outlet OSEN that Go Min Si is continuing with her upcoming project Perfect Job as planned, with no changes to her filming schedule.