'Squid Game' actor O Yeong-su acquitted of sexual assault

Entertainment Nov 11, 2025

O Yeong-su, who shot to global fame with Squid Game, has been acquitted of sexual assault by a South Korean appeals court.
The case was based on a 2017 incident with a female trainee.
Although he was first sentenced to eight months in prison with two years probation, the higher court overturned this due to doubts about the evidence.

Court's ruling reignites discussions on celebrity sexual assault cases

The court pointed out inconsistencies in the victim's timeline—she reported the alleged assault six months later.
Even though the actor known as 'Gganbu' apologized after hearing from her, questions about memory reliability led to his acquittal.
The ruling has sparked debate in South Korea about how such cases are handled, especially when celebrities are involved.