Actress Ha Young's 'Four-Generation Doctor Family' Slammed as 'Devil's Kin' Amid Historical Controversies

Korean actress Ha Young (하영) is embroiled in controversy regarding her family background. She previously revealed her family had "four consecutive generations of doctors." However, netizens have since unearthed her family's history, with her great-grandfather accused of pro-Japanese activities and her grandfather's past now coming to light, sparking a new wave of discussion and criticism.

As the controversy continues, a past social media post by Ha Young has been resurfaced by netizens, unexpectedly becoming a focal point of public attention.

On Jan. 9, 2021, Ha Young shared photos from the set of the historical drama 'Royal Secret Agent' on her personal social media account, writing: "My first time wearing hanbok in my life. It was a joyful shoot." In the photos, she is seen with traditional braided hair, wearing a pink skirt and a light blue top, showcasing her historical costume.

However, some netizens expressed confusion upon reading her caption, "My first time wearing hanbok in my life," commenting: "How can a Korean person have never worn hanbok?" "Shouldn't she have worn it for her first birthday, kindergarten, or elementary school?" "She must have worn it at least a little when she was young, right?"

Given that Ha Young was 28 years old at the time, the statement "first time wearing hanbok at 28" has once again garnered attention.

Meanwhile, the past experiences of Ha Young's grandfather, Ahn Bu-ho (안부호), have also been unearthed by netizens. Reportedly, he previously served as a professor and department head at the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine. Between 1949 and 1954, he conducted research related to Hansen's disease at Sorokdo Hospital.