[All] A recap of the Han Ji-sang controversy! KakaoTalk, sexual harassment, and Sungkyunkwan University's revocation of his appointment.

We've compiled a comprehensive overview of the controversies surrounding musical actor Han Ji-sang. From the 2020 allegations of sexual harassment against a female fan, to the controversy surrounding the disclosure of KakaoTalk messages, to the prosecution's decision, and finally, to the cancellation of his appointment as a lecturer at Sungkyunkwan University in 2026, we've compiled a comprehensive overview of the situation.

1. Who is Han Ji-sang? Why he was a leading actor in the musical world.

Musical actor Han Ji-sang is an actor who has been active in large-scale theater productions, and is quite a famous name among musical fans.

He gained recognition through leading roles in works such as Frankenstein, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and The Devil, and has also been active in dramas and broadcasting.

 

 

He is also an actor who left a strong impression on many audiences, especially through his roles as Henri and the monster in Frankenstein.

However, his image took a major hit in 2020 when an incident broke out: a sexual harassment controversy involving a female fan.

2. Controversy over female fan blackmail lawsuits that began in 2020

 
The incident began in May 2020.

At that time, Han Ji-sang sued female fan A for attempted extortion and attempted coercion.

 

According to Han Ji-sang's claim,
In May 2018, he met a female fan through an acquaintance and developed feelings for her, but when their relationship grew distant, Ms. A claimed that he had sexually harassed her and demanded a public apology and monetary compensation.

 

The agency's official position is
She explained that there was absolutely no sexual harassment and that she had received threatening demands.

The incident was initially reported without revealing the real name of the person involved, but soon became a major controversy when it was revealed that musical actor H was Han Ji-sang.

3. Controversy over the release of KakaoTalk messages and handwritten apologies

The reason the incident grew was because of the KakaoTalk conversation and handwritten apology that were later made public.

Female fan A's side
He made a completely different claim by revealing the KakaoTalk conversation he had with Han Ji-sang and a handwritten apology.

 

According to Mr. A's claim,

After our first meeting, there was an unwanted sexual request at a drinking party.
There were further inappropriate contacts afterward.

Additionally, conversations and letters exchanged during the process of demanding an apology were made public, sparking a huge debate online.

In particular, the part about demanding money also became a point of contention.

Han Ji-sang's side
He claimed that there were demands for money and threats.

Mr. A's side
They refuted the claim, saying that the story about the amount was brought up first by Han Ji-sang.

Because of this, there was a heated debate between the two sides in the performance community and fandom at the time.

4. Prosecution's decision not to prosecute for attempted extortion

The case once again gained attention when the prosecution's decision was announced in November 2020.

Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office
A decision was made not to indict Mr. A on charges of attempted extortion and coercion.

in other words
The court ruled that the charge that Mr. A threatened to extort money was not true.

However, this decision

It has not been confirmed that Mr. A's claim itself is true.
It was simply judged that it would be difficult to recognize the charges brought by Han Ji-sang as a crime.

Han Ji-sang's side expressed regret over this and announced that they would consider taking legal action, including filing an appeal.

5. Subsequent musical activities and ongoing controversy

Even after the controversy, Han Ji-sang returned to the musical stage.

The Devil
Jesus Christ Superstar
He appeared in several works including Evita.

Every time the show went on, there were constant calls from some audience members for him to leave.

Especially in the musical fan community
Opinions on the incident are sharply divided, and the debate continues to this day.

6. 2026 Sungkyunkwan University lecturer appointment cancellation incident

  
The controversy flared up again in 2026.

This is because Han Ji-sang was appointed as a lecturer in the Department of Acting Arts at Sungkyunkwan University, his alma mater.

 

He is in the first semester of the 2026 school year
I was scheduled to teach a voice class, which is a required subject for first-year students.

However, as soon as the fact of his appointment became known, strong opposition began to arise among students.

The students

A person who was involved in a sexual harassment controversy
It is inappropriate to teach required subjects to freshmen.

We raised the issue through posters and petitions on campus.

As the controversy spread on social media, the school eventually decided to replace the instructor.

Q&A

 

Q. Was there a guilty verdict in the Han Ji-sang sexual assault case?
No. There was no guilty verdict on the charge of sexual assault. Furthermore, the prosecution dismissed the charge of attempted extortion against a female fan, which Han Ji-sang had sued.

 

Q. Was the KakaoTalk conversation actually made public?
Yes. The controversy grew as some KakaoTalk conversations and handwritten apology from the time of the incident were made public.

 

Q. Why was my appointment as a Sungkyunkwan University lecturer canceled?
It has been reported that the school decided to replace the instructor not because of legal issues, but in consideration of students' opposition and concerns about the educational environment.

 

Q. What are Han Ji-sang's current activities?
Although musical stage activities continue, opinions are still largely divided as the controversy often resurfaces with each work.

 

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