Lee Ji-ah apologizes as a descendant of pro-Japanese group, more than 10 years after breaking up with her parents (Full Story)
Feb 21, 2025
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On the 21st, Lee Ji-ah announced her position through her agency BH Entertainment, "I was cautious after agonizing for a long time, but I think it is right to do my job to correct the facts, so it is difficult, but I have the courage to tell you."
According to The Fact on the 19th, Lee Ji-ah's father, identified only by his surname Kim, is suspected of falsifying power of attorney using his elder brother's and sister's seal in the process of repurchasing land worth 35 billion won left by his father, the late Kim Soon-hong. In response, Lee Ji-ah said, `I have not received any financial support from my parents since I became independent early at the age of 18, and it has already been more than 10 years since I cut ties with my parents due to a shameful but complicated family history""I have no knowledge of the controversial family property or disputes on ownership of the land, such as lawsuits, and it is not relevant.""
In addition, Lee Ji-ah was embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that her grandfather was listed as a pro-Japanese anti-national actor in the pro-Japanese dictionary. Regarding the controversy over his grandfather's pro-Japanese collaboration, he said, `I have no memory of my grandfather because he died when I was 2 years old, and I grew up knowing no pro-Japanese activities at all.' After first encountering the fact through an article in 2011, he checked and studied related data, including several visits to the National Studies Institute 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" he said. In the meantime, "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."He was adamant.
Finally, there was a spread of misinformation in the online community and comments that I said 'I respect my grandfather'. This is not true." "We deeply recognize your grandfather's historical wrongdoing and sincerely apologize as a descendant."," he bowed his head.
Hereinafter, Lee Ji-ah's official position.
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 job 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 is not true and I want to correct
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.
February 20, 2025
Dear Lee Jia.
antahn22@sportschosun.com
