The South Korean actress Kim Hieora has attracted attention due to allegations of her involvement with the Big Sanji group of S Girls’ Middle School, which was notorious for bullying, verbal abuse, and blackmail. According to Korean media outlet Dispatch, Kim has reportedly apologized seven times to three victims. Despite her agency, Gram Entertainment, dismissing all the allegations and stating that she was not involved in such practices, Kim herself indirectly admitted to taking money from her fellow schoolmates.
In a recent statement, Kim Hieora expressed embarrassment about her past actions and shared the background of being cast in The Glory. She admitted that people have the ability to oppress and harass others to unimaginable extents, acknowledging that she failed to realize this when she was younger. She also justified her actions by thinking they were not enough to be considered bullying.
On Saturday, one of Kim’s classmates, who studied in the same acting department, came forward to defend her. The anonymous classmate emphasized that Kim was an ordinary and exemplary student in high school. She described Kim as confident and revealed that most of the students were unaware of the Big Sangji group’s existence.
The classmate also mentioned that during their middle school days, creating online cafes and making friends there was a trend. She had only recently heard of Big Sangji through news articles and clarified that it was not a popular group in their hometown at the time.
Sharing her experience of Kim Hieora in high school, the classmate praised her acting skills and mentioned her close relationship with the teachers. She highlighted Kim’s strong sense of justice and recounted an incident where Kim spoke up against unfair role assignments. The classmate also emphasized that Kim was kind and always greeted others with a warm smile, even in the face of teasing or provocation.
The anonymous classmate concluded by describing Kim Hieora as a hardworking and sincere friend. She remarked on Kim’s success in the theater and expressed disappointment at the unpleasant incidents surrounding her. The classmate called for support from the public.
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