On March 29, Han So Hee took to her social media platform to express her frustrations, responding to recent remarks made by fellow actress Hyeri regarding the nature of her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol.
Meanwhile, Hyeri in her post earlier stated, “Last November, reports were published stating that my 8-year relationship was over. The decision to end our relationship wasn’t made quickly, and even after the articles were published, we spoke about further discussing our relationship.
However, after that conversation, we have never spoken and have never seen each other. I think when I read the news (of his new relationship) 4 months later, I received the news as Lee Hyeri, the person rather than the actress. Again, I would like to apologize for causing harm due to my emotions”, as quoted by Koreaboo.
Later, in her missive, Han So Hee didn’t mince words, calling out fellow actress Hyeri for insinuating that her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol was initiated while his previous relationship was still in limbo. Han So Hee expressed, “Also, I want to ask why people hate me, when I get criticized for wearing a friendship ring, for smiling at reporters who waited for me in the airport on a cold day, and for not smiling at reporters, as if I didn’t have a choice (but to receive hate). I just want to ask why you hate me. I’m sure if I upload this, my agency will be criticized for not being able to control me, I’ll be told that I am playing the victim, and people will write that they are tired of the drama. I know. It seems people want me to explain some parts and want me to stay silent on others. I am not sure what people want from me. I am writing this because I don’t think I should respond with silence.
It is true that I make a living off of the public’s love and trust. I would like to apologize once again for not handling this in a more mature way. But I really hate (that people think Ryu Jun Yeol left Hyeri for me). I am not conjuring up any of this. So please, let me know what I did wrong”.
And as the reports confirm that Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol did indeed meet for the first time in November, a groundswell of support has emerged from fans rallying to the actress’s defense. Fans are speaking out in defense of Han So Hee amidst a wave of criticism, questioning the motives behind the relentless backlash directed at the actress.
“Is she getting hate because she didn’t stay quiet?” one fan pondered. Another fan echoed similar sentiments, lamenting, “She has become a target of those who complain about everything”. “This would never have happened if Hyeri hadn’t attacked Han So Hee on Instagram”, noted one fan.
“She was dating Ryu Jun Yeol after he had broken off things with Hyeri. Then, as soon as their dating news went viral, she was framed as a homewrecker”, lamented a concerned fan further adding, “Her image has been tarnished, she has lost her endorsements, and she is receiving hate from the whole nation…”