‘The Glory’ director Ahn Gil Ho responds to allegations of bullying
Director Ahn Gil Ho of the revenge series The Glory has apologized following claims that he bullied someone from the Philippines in the past.
Anh directed The Glory, a 2022-2023 Korean drama starring actress Song Hye Kyo. The show centers on the story of a broken woman who was a former victim of school violence. Growing up some decades later, she plots a vengeful scheme to get back at her bullies.
Ahead of The Glory season two launch, an allegation involving Ahn surfaced online. South Korean news portal Soompie published more details of the claim in a report.
“I’ve come to reveal this as it’s absurd and unforgivable for a school bully to direct a program meant to raise awareness about school violence. If Ahn Gil Ho denies [these allegations] and wants to take legal action, I, too, will respond actively. What we want is justice.”
In summary, the anonymous testimony accused Ahn of threatening and assaulting other students during his stay in the Philippines in 1996.
‘The Glory’ director responds to bullying allegations
After keeping mum on the issue, Ahn responded to the bullying allegations on Monday. He released an official statement through his legal representative, Kim Mun Hui:
“Director Ahn Gil Ho had a girlfriend he started dating while studying abroad in the Philippines in 1996. When he heard that his girlfriend became subject to teasing at school, he got emotional and gave another person an unforgettable wound.”
Ahn’s lawyer then proceeded to deliver a public apology.
“[He] asks for forgiveness from deep within his heart to those hurt by this incident. If given the opportunity, he would like the meet in person to convey his apology.”
The statement ended with a final apology to The Glory viewers for the controversy.
