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A Dramatic Shift from Teacher to Actress, Byun Joong Hee's Dark Past from 'LIGHT SHOP' Under Scrutiny

A Dramatic Shift from Teacher to Actress, Byun Joong Hee's Dark Past from 'LIGHT SHOP' Under Scrutiny

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A Dramatic Shift from Teacher to Actress, Byun Joong Hee's Dark Past from 'LIGHT SHOP' Under Scrutiny

Byun Joong Hee, an award-winning actress who started her acting career at the age of 65 after being a biology teacher for 39 years, is now facing intense scrutiny over her past. A viral post on the forum theqoo on January 21, 2025, revealed allegations that Byun Joong Hee used extreme physical punishment methods on her students during her time as a teacher.

Although known for her roles in popular dramas and films such as 'HIDDEN FACE', 'TAXI DRIVER', 'LIGHT SHOP', and 'THE QUEEN WHO CROWNS', her reputation as an actress is now in question. Let's take a closer look! If not now, when?

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The viral post about Byun Joong Hee's past presents old photos of the actress when she was still working as a teacher.

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Not only that, the post also includes comments from former students accusing her of violence.

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In fact, a blog entry from the Seoul Metropolitan Education Office in 2013 praised Byun Joong Hee as a "mother figure" to her students.

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Unlike what was written in that blog entry, the comments that have emerged since 2022 depict traumatic experiences faced by several former students of Byun Joong Hee.

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Netizens expressed disappointment and condemnation towards her bravery in appearing on screen, especially after the allegations surfaced.

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Due to the controversy surrounding his past, many are questioning whether Byun Joong Hee is still worthy of continuing his acting career.

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As of the publication of this article, Byun Joong Hee's side has yet to provide an official response to the controversy.

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Amidst the escalating criticism, this case has become a heated debate among fans of Korean dramas and films, highlighting the importance of accountability for past actions.

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