by Hazel Jung, September 7, 2023
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On the 6th, it was reported that a whistleblower had accused Kim Hi Eo Ra of being a member of a school bullying group called Big Sangji at Sangji Girls’ Middle School in Gangwon Province. Along with the accusations of school violence and extortion, she claimed that she had been struck by seniors as well, for no particular reason, but denied allegations of hitting younger students and her friends.

On the same day, Kim Hi Eo Ra posted on her channel, 

"I did not harass the weak maliciously, persistently, nor planned anything, and I didn't live a cowardly life."

She went on to say,

"It was difficult to come to terms with the idea that just because I was a member of an online café called Big Sangji and hung out with its members, that I engaged in school violence. I have never participated in school bullying activities. If there are people who I have hurt, I wanted to meet them, apologize personally, and clear up misunderstandings."

It was reported that she made contact with the whistleblower with the help of a reporter and added,

"The informant also apologized to me, saying there had been misunderstandings."

Kim Hi Eo Ra said that she has been making mistakes since she was 15 years old and tried not to repeat her mistakes. She stated, 

"I am lacking in so many aspects but I acknowledged my mistakes and tried not to repeat them, I have not caused malicious harm unto others."

After deleting her statement, Kim Hi Eo Ra expressed her feelings briefly, saying,

"I will face everything in a calm and honest manner, just as I appealed with a sincere heart."

Jung Sung Il indirectly expressed his support by pressing the 'Like' button on the post. He formed a bond with Kim Hi Eo Ra as colleagues in the entertainment industry and co-starred in the Netflix original series The Glory.

Im Ji Yeon, who also worked with Jung Sung Il and Kim Hi Eo Ra in The Glory, also pressed 'Like' to support Kim Hi Eo Ra. In addition, musical actress Kim So Hyang, who also appeared in the stage play Frida, and singer Ali also did the same, expressing their support.

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