Single's Inferno Star Faces School Bullying Claims from Lawyer

A practicing attorney has leveled explosive allegations against Kook Dong-ho, the breakout star of Netflix's Single's Inferno Season 4, accusing him of school bullying during their middle school years. Lee Yoo-rim, who posts on X as @chusami_lawyer, detailed a nightmare of harassment in a viral thread on May 3, 2026, claiming Kook dated one of her main tormentors an "iljin" (delinquent bully) and stood by as she endured public humiliation, physical intimidation, and cruel pranks like a staged "confession attack."

Accuser's Story Unfolds

Lee described living "in hell" while the show aired, compounded by workplace bullying that echoed her past trauma. She alleged Kook's group targeted her relentlessly, with one incident involving him practicing "low kicks" on friends, per her follow-up posts. Her thread racked up millions of views overnight, shocking fans who saw Kook as the season's "green flag" calm, professional, and paired with Kim A-rin in the finale. "I tried talking it out, but they gossiped behind my back," Lee wrote, vowing to keep defending victims as a lawyer.

PHOTO | @chusami_lawyer on X 

Denials and Escalation

Kook's agency swiftly denied any connection, insisting he never knew Lee and still works at an accounting firm not as a full-time influencer, contrary to her claims. The accuser countered by sharing a photo of Kook's alleged ex-girlfriend, fueling the fire. Netflix stated it couldn't verify the unproven accusations, sparking debates on reality TV vetting. Online, disbelief mixes with calls for evidence: "From paradise to inferno," one fan tweeted.

Broader Fallout

This isn't isolated Single's Inferno has weathered past scandals, but Kook's poised image made this sting. As posts multiply, pressure mounts for middle school records or witnesses. Kook remains silent personally, but the saga tests how quickly fame unravels old secrets in Korea's cutthroat K-ent scene. Stay tuned truth may yet emerge.

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