The Penthouse star Lee Ji Ah recently broke her silence over a recent controversy about her late grandfather’s pro-Japanese activities. The South Korean actress’ father was allegedly in a legal battle with his siblings for a whopping 35 billion Korean won inheritance in the form of land left behind by her grandfather who was reportedly pro-Japanese.
Now, Lee Ji Ah has released an official statement through her agency BH Entertainment. It reads, “I would like to express my stance regarding the recent reports. After much deliberation and caution, I have decided that it is my responsibility to set the record straight and gather my courage to speak out. I sincerely apologise for the delay in addressing this matter.”
Facts about Lee Ji Ah’s family dispute
The statement reads, “Since becoming independent at the age of 18, I have not received any financial support from my parents. As embarrassing as it is to say, due to complicated family circumstances, I have not been in contact with them for over 10 years. I was completely unaware of the disputed inheritance or the ongoing lawsuits regarding the land in question, and I have no involvement in these matters.”
Her take on her grandfather’s pro-Japanese links
Revealing that she has no connections to her late grandfather, Lee Ji Ah’s statement clarified, “Since becoming independent at the age of 18, I have not received any financial support from my parents. As embarrassing as it is to say, due to complicated family circumstances, I have not been in contact with them for over 10 years. I was completely unaware of the disputed inheritance or the ongoing lawsuits regarding the land in question, and I have no involvement in these matters.”
Lee Ji Ah’s apology
The statement concludes, “I have never made any statements about my grandfather in the past, nor have I ever used my family background for promotional purposes. However, misinformation has spread online, falsely claiming that I once said, ‘I respect my grandfather.’ This is completely untrue, and I want to clarify this misunderstanding. Finally, I deeply acknowledge the historical wrongdoings of my grandfather. As his descendant, I sincerely apologize. Moving forward, I will continue to face historical truths with humility and live with a sense of responsibility. Thank you.”
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