On June 20, Nam Joo Hyuk's management agency Management Soop issued an official statement regarding the ongoing rumors.
The agency firmly denied that Nam Joo Hyuk was a school bully in the past; and shared their plans to take strong legal actions.

The agency shared, "They will be held responsible for damaging the actor's reputation with fake reports, and we will also apply for the correction of information through the Press Arbitration Committee against the outlet. We will also file criminal charges against the reporter who initially issued the report, as well as the anonymous informant."
The agency requested the public and media outlets to refrain from spreading groundless rumors or publishing speculative reports that maliciously exaggerate the initial false report.

The informant shared no proof for his accusations other than a photo of Nam Joo Hyuk's high school yearbook.
▶ [SBS Star] Nam Joo Hyuk Belatedly Accused of School Bullying; Agency Responds
(Credit= Management Soop, Online Community)
(SBS Star)