'The Uncanny Counter' star Jo Byeong Gyu denies claims he was a school bully Jo Byeong Gyu has opened an investigation into malicious online claims about him being a perpetrator of school violence. February 17, 2021 09:20 GMT Jo Byeong Gyu is taking legal action against the person who spread lies stating that he verbally assaulted a classmate when he studied in New Zealand. "The Uncanny Counter" star, via his agency HB Entertainment, released an official statement to deny the "malicious rumors and false information" that he was a perpetrator of school violence. He said his team have "inquired into taking legal action against the person who has been recklessly spreading false rumours and malicious comments" online.