<p>Before becoming the talk of the world thanks to Netflix, O Yeong-su (also spelled Oh Yeong-su in reports) had yet to achieve global stardom. After<em> Squid Game</em> <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/379372-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-arent-fans-of-the-squid-game-finale-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">broke streaming records</a>, it became one of the most successful series in Netflix history. The South Korean drama catapulted the actors&#8217; careers to new heights, and it helped earn them awards from around the world.</p>



<p>O Yeong-su was a fan favorite as he portrayed the role of Oh Il-nam. Yet, his name is back in headlines, not for his award-winning <em>Squid Game</em> performance, but due to allegations of sexual misconduct.</p>



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<p>According to several reports, the entertainment veteran has been indicted in Korea. <em>Deadline</em> states that the initial investigation into the allegations was &#8220;closed earlier this year.&#8221; However, it was later reopened after the alleged victim appealed the decision.</p>



<p>O Yeong-su reportedly denied any inappropriate touching.  A court official added, “Everything reported by local media is not factually correct.”</p>



<p>“I just held her hand to guide the way around the lake,&#8221; said the actor. &#8220;I apologized because [the person] said she wouldn’t make a fuss about it, but it doesn’t mean that I admit the charges.”</p>



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<p>Furthermore, specific details regarding what exactly transpired remain unclear. Variety reports that O Yeong-su has been accused of <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/418681-tim-westwood-officially-under-police-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">inappropriately touching</a> the unnamed woman sometime in 2017. It also has not been made clear what consequences the actor faces if found guilty. </p>



<p>O Yeong-su&#8217;s role in <em>Squid Games </em>was lucrative. He received a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. Moreover, aside from his reported statements to Korean authorities, the actor nor his representative has returned with an updated statement. The 78-year-old entertainer has been involved in the industry since the late 1960s.</p>



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