‘Physical: 100’ Contestant Kim Da Young Breaks Silence Amid School Bullying Issue
Kim Da Young has responded to the accusation that she is the one behind the online post involving a "Physical: 100" contestant in school violence.
Among the hundreds of participants, the female stuntwoman stood out after she managed to continue doing challenges but failed to advance to the last two games.
However, amid the hype of the media with the Netflix survival show, she has been hit with several allegations, accusing her of being a school bully.
'Physical: 100' Cast Kim Da Young's Instagram Contains Apology Amid the Controversy
Following her social media silence, Kim Da Young took to Instagram and posted a lengthy message along with his public apology.
She began her post by "contemplating for a few days and self-reflecting" after her name got involved in the issue.
Kim Da Young admitted that she used to be a "delinquent student" 14 years ago and admitted that she verbally harassed her juniors.
"Looking back at the past, I hung out with the popular kids and cursed at my juniors, hurting their feelings, with the excuse of disciplining them," she said, adding that she was immature and childish at the time.
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Moreover, she said that she wanted to take this opportunity to apologize to her schoolmates for hurting their feelings.
"I am really sorry," she wrote, adding "Even if I apologize like this, it won't make the past disappear.
Kim Da Young also added that she wanted to personally apologize to her fellow classmate who became victims of her and her friends.
Lastly, she concluded her message by apologizing to the producers of "Physical: 100" and clarified that she didn't "steal money or physically assault" the victims.
"It is true that I acted shamefully, cursing and saying hurtful words to my juniors, but I never physically hurt them or took their money," she said.
As for the viewers and fans of the show, Kim Da Young also asked forgiveness and promised to "self-reflect on the wrong" that she did.
Who is Kim Da Young of 'Physical: 100'?
One of the underdogs of Netflix's "Physical:100" Kim Da Young is among the few female participants who continue to advance in quest 3 but failed to secure her spot in quest 4 after losing to rescue mountain climber Kim Min Cheol.
During the interview, she revealed that she works as a stuntwoman and appeared in various K-dramas. It includes playing the double of Kim Shi Ah in "The Silent Sea."
Adding to the list is playing a bit role in "All of Us Are Dead" and "Squid Game."
Unfortunately, she made headlines for the wrong reasons after being caught up in a controversy.
It came after victims posted their experience in an online community, noting that they "live in hell" for 1 year due to school harassment.
Although they did not drop any names, the only clue was the perpetrator was among the cast of "Physical: 100."
However, others connected Kim Da Young's name to the issue, which prompted her to turn off her Instagram comment section.
