Revenge for school violence like in the drama ‘The Glory’ leads to imprisonment in reality.
The Netflix drama 'The Glory,' which depicts a victim of school violence seeking brutal revenge on her bullies 18 years later, is creating a buzz. In the story, the victim, 'Dong-eun,' plans her revenge for over a decade and confronts her former tormentors, handing them a large bag and saying, 'If you don't fill this with money, I'll expose everything.' Some viewers, recalling their own experiences of school violence, have shared their desire for revenge on online communities or asked for advice on 'how to take revenge on school bullies.'
However, in the real world, if a victim of school violence seeks 'private revenge' against bullies who escaped legal punishment, they could face imprisonment. Even if there is no direct assault, acts of threats or defamation could still lead to legal consequences. Experts advise against emotional responses and recommend that victims seek legal action by filing complaints with the evidence they collected at the time of the violence to ensure the bullies are held accountable within the legal framework.
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In many cases, victims who were unable to take action at the time due to fear of further retaliation or indifference from adults later decide to seek an apology after time has passed. However, pursuing revenge out of emotion may lead to being sued for various charges.
Pureun “Ian” Hong, an attorney at Decent Law Firm, stated, "Many people choose to expose their experiences of school violence online, but this could result in punishment for defamation through factual disclosure. While the victims may feel wronged, they should prioritize legal action such as filing a criminal complaint. If someone is currently experiencing school violence, they should collect evidence, such as CCTV footage or photos in cases of assault, or screenshots of social media messages or recordings in cases of threats. If that’s not possible, testimony from friends who witnessed the violence can also serve as effective evidence."
