Lee Ji-ah cut ties with her family over controversy over her grandfather's pro-Japanese group, and pro-Japanese acts are not justified
Feb 21, 2025
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On the 21st, Lee Ji-ah's agency, BH Entertainment, delivered a long statement of her position.
Lee Ji-ah said "I've been careful for a long time, but I think it's right to do my responsibilities to correct the facts now, so it's difficult, but I have the courage to tell you."
Since I became self-reliant early at 18, I have never received any financial support from my parents, and it has already been more than 10 years since I cut ties with my parents due to a shameful but complex family history. I am not aware of any controversial land ownership disputes, such as family property or lawsuits, and it is not relevant at all," he said, referring to the recent land ownership dispute.
After he first came across the fact through an article in 2011, he checked and studied related data, including several visits to the Institute of National Studies to confirm the exact facts. In the process, I checked my grandfather's record of dedication, and even considering the background of the times at the time, I don't think this behavior can be justified for any reason. In addition, if the land in Anyang, the center of this controversy, is acquired for Japanese colonial era, it must be returned to the state," he said of his thoughts.
Finally "Lastly, I deeply recognize my grandfather's historical wrongdoing and sincerely apologize as a descendant." In the future, we will continue to be humble in facing the truth of history and live with a sense of responsibility."
Earlier on the 20th, controversy erupted when it was revealed that Kim, the son of the late Kim Soon-heung, who was classified as Lee Ji-ah's father and pro-Japanese group, was in an inheritance dispute with his brothers over his father's land.
▶Next is Lee Ji-ah's official entry
Hello, I'm Lee Jia.
I would like to express my position on the recent report.
I've been careful for a long time, but I think it's right to do my responsibilities to correct the facts now, so it's difficult, but I'm brave enough to tell you.
I sincerely apologize for the delay in expressing my position.
1. facts related to family disputes
I have never received any financial support from my parents since I became independent early at 18, and it has already been more than 10 years since I cut ties with them due to a shameful but complicated family history.
I am not aware of any controversial land ownership disputes, such as family property or lawsuits, and they are not relevant.
2. grandfather's position on pro-Japanese controversy
When I was two years old, my grandfather passed away, so I had no memory of him, and I grew up knowing nothing about pro-Japanese activities.
After I first came across this fact through an article in 2011, I checked and studied related data, such as visiting the National Studies Institute several times to check the exact facts.
In the process, I checked my grandfather's record of dedication, and even considering the background of the times at the time, I don't think this behavior can be justified for any reason.
In addition, if the land in Anyang, the center of this controversy, is acquired for Japanese colonial era, I think it must be returned to the state.
3. I'll say it as the last word
I have never made any remarks about my grandfather in the past, nor have I published a promotional article with my family.
However, there has since been a spread of misinformation in online communities and comments that I said 'I respect my grandfather', which I want to correct because it's not true.
Finally, I deeply recognize my grandfather's historical wrongdoing and sincerely apologize as a descendant. In the future, I will continue to be humble in facing the truth of history and live with a sense of responsibility.
Thank you.
Dear Lee Jia.
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