The ongoing controversy surrounding actress Song Ha-yoon has taken a significant turn, as the person who spread school bullying rumors against her has now been placed on a police wanted list. Her legal team also announced plans to pursue further legal action.
According to a July 4 exclusive by OSEN, the individual referred to as “A”, who first claimed Song Ha-yoon committed school violence, has been officially listed as wanted by the police. Song’s legal representatives at Law Firm Ji-eum confirmed that A has repeatedly refused to cooperate with the investigation and is currently residing in the United States.
The original allegations surfaced in April 2024, at the peak of Song’s popularity due to her role as the villain Jung Soo-min in tvN’s “Marry My Husband.” At the time, JTBC’s “Scandal Supervisor” aired anonymous claims about a female actress with a violent past and online speculation quickly pointed to Song, intensifying the backlash.
Although Song Ha-yoon denied the claims as “completely untrue” through her agency, rumors of a forced school transfer persisted. This led to intense public scrutiny and the effective halt of her activities following “Marry My Husband.”
On July 7, the accuser posted a new statement on an online community, criticizing Song Ha-yoon for allegedly using “media play to frame me as a criminal and distract from the core issue.”
A refuted the “wanted status” claim, calling it a “clear distortion of facts.” They stated that they received an official notification from the police on July 3, 2025, confirming the administrative designation but emphasized:
“I am a U.S. citizen currently residing in the United States. I fully explained to the police why I cannot appear in person, and the investigation was halted accordingly.”
A clarified that the term “official summons” (지명통보) is not the same as being “wanted by police” (지명수배), stating:
“This is simply an administrative notice indicating suspended investigation due to long-term overseas residence, and not an order for arrest or a claim of flight risk.”
They accused Song Ha-yoon’s side of attempting to mislead the public by creating a “criminal” narrative and warned that any false claims diverging from these facts will be met with strict legal action for defamation.
To further support their argument, A released screenshots of their messages with the police, showing that they had submitted a written statement (position letter) to investigators back in April 16, 2025, and had already explained their non-appearance.
Previously, on July 2, her legal team issued a public statement reiterating that the bullying accusations are false. They cited witness testimony from former classmates and a homeroom teacher, as well as official school records confirming that Song was never forcibly transferred.
Despite this, A once again made public statements on July 3 through social media and media interviews, denying any knowledge of being wanted and repeating the allegations. In response, Song’s legal team reaffirmed they had received official confirmation from investigators that A had indeed been issued a wanted notice as of July 3. If A enters South Korea, they must appear for questioning or risk arrest.
Furthermore, the team emphasized that A’s actions using overseas residency as a means to evade accountability amount to intentional defamation. Song’s team plans to file additional criminal charges for defamation under Korea’s Information and Communications Network Act and obstruction of business.
They also clarified that A’s possession of U.S. citizenship does not exempt them from compliance with Korean law, as A still holds Korean nationality.
As the case unfolds, many are now calling for stronger accountability from those who spread unverified claims especially when such allegations threaten the careers and reputations of public figures.