Kim Hieora, the Glory actress, became entangled in a significant school violence incident in September 2023. Following the claims, the actress took an extended break from public appearances. She also took a break from social media. The actress has finally returned to Instagram.
Kim Hieora Returned on Instagram
On June 12, Kim Hieora posted her first Instagram story in eight months. The actress shared a photo of a lunchbox with the tag ‘A lunchbox that gives you courage’ written on it. Fans believe this is her announcement of a social media comeback, demonstrating how she mustered the strength to make the decision following a significant school violence controversy.
Meanwhile, her last Instagram post was on September 6, 2023, when she was first accused. In that statement, she apologised to her fans for ‘hurting’ them with the scandal and promised to move on with complete honesty.
More About Kim Hieora School Violence Scandal
School violence allegations against Kim Hieora surfaced in September 2023, when her former classmates claimed she was a member of a large bullying group that engaged in horrible actions like extortion, verbal abuse, and assault.
Initially, the actress strongly refuted all claims. However, she eventually admitted that she was a member of this club and frequently collected money from other students for her seniors. She continued to refute the claims of bullying.
In April 2024, her agency, Garam Entertainment, published a formal statement stating that Kim Hieora had made apologies to the other parties involved in the scandal. They extensively discussed everything before reaching an agreement.
The representation went on to say that throughout the extended pause, she thought about her mistakes. The actress reflected negatively on her school days and has since resolved to become a responsible member of society.
Notably, during the charges, she was performing in a musical theater production named Frida, but her activities are now restricted, with new rumors indicating that she is looking for chances outside of South Korea.