From rising stars to fallen angels: Korean celebrities accused of bullying

Actor Ji Soo and Actress Shim Eun-woo are among the showbiz personalities who have been accused of being a bully. PHOTOS: ACTOR_JISOO, EUNOORANG /INSTAGRAM
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SINGAPORE - In the past month or so, the South Korean entertainment industry has been rocked by a wave of school bullying allegations against celebrities.

Every other day, a new accusation - usually posted anonymously on social media - would surface against a K-pop or K-drama star, who would then be forced to issue a denial or an apology.

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