Shim Eun Woo returns after a 5-year hiatus; addresses public after school bullying allegations – deets inside

Actress

Shim Eun Woo

, well known for her roles in ‘

Love Scene Number

’ and ‘

The World of the Married

’, has finally returned to the entertainment industry after being on a hiatus for the past five years! The celebrity shared a video on her online channel, addressing the public and discussing her clearance from the

school bullying allegations

and her new career paths.

Shim Eun Woo shares video; addresses public after hiatus

Shim Eun Woo has returned to the public eye after being accused of alleged school violence in 2021. The celebrity opened up about her journey in the past 5 years with netizens. Creating a channel on a popular online video streaming platform, the actress shared a video on July 5 with the title ‘It’s Been Five Years’.She started the video off nervously, sharing how it “feels strange” to greet people again after so long. Later, she officially introduced herself as an actress as well as a yoga instructor in her eighth year. She also mentioned how the past few years have resulted in a drought regarding her career as an actor.

She shared, “I haven't had many acting opportunities recently. I took about 5 years off due to the school bullying issue, but after a long battle, it was ultimately concluded that the allegations were not true”.

Eun Woo on the past and what happened

The actress has been on a hiatus since 2021 after she was accused of school violence. While talking about her five-year-long hiatus, the celebrity fought back tears as she talked about how much of a difficult time it was for her. She, however, mentioned that she found the positive out of this, stating, “I also came to understand what it means to rest. I was surrounded by love and took time to reflect on myself. I saw the areas where I had fallen short.”Talking about her schedule for the past 5 years, Eun Woo shared how, through the hard times, she tried to maintain a routine in her life. She also went into how she realized that she should give back the love that she had been receiving.

Only one audition?

The actress also revealed that due to the allegations in 2021, her acting career suffered massively. She shared that, “During my break, I only had one audition. I hope I'll have another chance not just to offer peace through rest but also to show a side of myself as an actress. I'll keep working harder.”

What happened to Shim Eun Woo?

In 2021, an anonymous post on a popular online platform went viral, accusing the actress of taking part in school bullying and violence in her younger years. The actress at the time had issued an apology for 'immature behaviour' and how she was sorry if it caused anyone harm.In March 2025, the star was finally cleared of all allegations after a police investigation into the matter.