Ha Young (Ahn Ha-young) was replaced in seasons 2 and 3 of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. This came after facing severe public backlash over her great-grandfather's historical ties to a pro-Japanese organisation during Japan's colonial rule of Korea.
Ha Young's great-grandfather controversy explained
In August 2026, Ha Young spoke appeared on a television show and spoke positively about her great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho. She hailed him for practicing modern medicine and presented him as a source of family pride.
Historical records revealed that Ahn Sang-ho belonged to Daejeong Chinmokhoe, a pro-Japanese group active during Japan’s colonial rule, reigniting controversy in South Korea.
Ha Young issues apology
Later, Ha Young issued a handwritten apology, stating that her understanding of her great-grandfather's past was limited. This came after the actress faced intense public criticism, loss of advertising deals and then she chose to step away from the series.
In September 2026, Netflix confirmed Ha Young's departure from The Trauma Code, stating that they respected the actor's decision to withdraw. Luvelyz member Jeong Ye-in has replaced her for the role of veteran nurse Cheon Jang-mi.
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Where can you watch The Trauma Code online?
The Trauma Code is available to watch on Netflix.
What is The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call about?
The story follows Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk (Ju Ji-hoon), an unorthodox, war-seasoned genius surgeon. He takes over a struggling, underfunded trauma center at Hankuk National University Hospital to save lives during the critical "golden hour".