Originally appeared on E! Online
A "Squid Game" star is facing consequences.
Actor O Yeong-su was convicted on March 15 of sexual harassment, a South Korean court official told Reuters.
Yeong-su — who portrayed player 001 in the first season of "Squid Game" — received an eight-month prison sentence, which will be suspended for two years. He was also ordered to complete 40 hours in a sexual violence treatment program, according to the outlet.
The 79-year-old, who previously denied the allegations, told reporters that he planned to appeal the decision within the allowed seven-day period.
E! News has been unable to find contact information for Yeong-su to reach out for comment on the conviction.
He was charged in 2022 after allegedly kissing a 22-year-old actress on the cheek and trying to forcibly hug her while they were touring for a play in 2017, according to the police report obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
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"O admitted his wrongdoing when the victim asked for an apology," the unnamed victim's attorney said in a press statement obtained by the outlet, "but he has denied the charges during the investigation, failing to show any remorse for his act."
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After his trial kicked off in February 2023, per THR, Yeong-su told reporters outside the courthouse, "I am sorry. I think I behaved badly."
The actor — who captured viewers during the marble scene of the Netflix show — went on to win a Golden Globe Award in 2022 for his role as Oh Il-nam.
