Bullying, especially school bullying, has always been a significant issue in South Korea. In fact, the harassment is so severe that the term ‘school violence’ is more fitting to describe the bullying. Victims are often scarred emotionally as well as physically due to these unfortunate incidents, and the perpetrators walk away with minimal consequences. Many popular South Korean celebrities have also spoken out about being bullied when they were younger. From Park Bo Young to Park Na Rae, here are the times when famous celebrities shared their bullying stories.
Park Bo Young
In 2010, Park Bo Young appeared on SBS’s program ‘Sweet Homecoming, Dalgona.’ She met up with some of her former classmates on the show and revealed that they used to bully her in school. While the atmosphere of the show was lighthearted, Bo Young revealed some concerning things about her past. Bo Yound said that the students would throw spoiled milk at her from the fourth floor, spray water on her back when she wore white blouses, and hit her on the head without reason.
Ju Ji Hoon
Popular actor Ju Ji Hoon also reflected on his painful past with bullying when he guest appeared on the YouTube channel Zzanbro. The actor recalled how he was bullied by delinquent groups in his school. They forced him to submit to them and bow his head. His peers were constantly under pressure and intimidation from the delinquent groups.
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Park Na Rae
Comedian Park Na Rae also opened up about her experience with school bullying when she starred on the show, Dr. Oh’s Golden Clinic. She said that she had a friend who constantly harassed her. She physically abused Park Na Rae by doing things like throwing rocks at her. Park Na Rae seemed very emotional while talking about this, indicating how traumatising the entire ordeal was for her.