"Squid Game" Actor Oh Young Soo Receives Probation in Assault Case

The Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court has sentenced "Squid Game" star Oh Young Soo to eight months in prison, with a two-year probation period, for charges relating to an assault case. Additionally, he is mandated to complete a 40-hour sexual violence prevention program. Oh Young Soo was indicted in November 2022 for allegedly inappropriately touching a woman and kissing her cheek in mid-2017. Following the sentencing hearing, Oh Young Soo briefly confirmed plans to appeal when asked by a reporter. Despite his acclaimed role as Oh Il Nam in the popular Netflix series "Squid Game," for which he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2022, Oh Young Soo now faces legal consequences for his actions.

In a statement to reporters after the court hearing, Oh Young Soo stated, "Yes," in response to a question about his intention to appeal the verdict. He has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with a two-year probation period, along with the requirement to complete a 40-hour sexual violence prevention program. Oh Young Soo, known for his role in "Squid Game," was indicted in November 2022 for alleged assault charges dating back to mid-2017. Despite his previous acclaim, this legal outcome marks a significant turn in his career.