Actress Han So-hee has found herself in the spotlight once again, this time due to allegations that she posted malicious comments about fellow actress Hyeri through a private social media account. The controversy stems from their past connection to actor Ryu Jun-yeol, with whom both actresses have been linked.
On the 16th, Han So-hee's agency, 9ato Entertainment, addressed the rumors, stating, "The SNS account mentioned in the media is not Han So-hee's secondary account." This statement was in response to the growing online debate, where a private account followed by actress Jeon Jong-seo gained attention for leaving harsh comments about Hyeri.
One of the comments in question referred to Hyeri and Ryu Jun-yeol, with the account owner allegedly mocking, "Even combining her (Hyeri) and Ryu (Jun-yeol) together wouldn't make a difference," and mentioning Hyeri's follower count in a negative light. These comments sparked rumors that the account might belong to someone close to Jeon Jong-seo and, eventually, that Han So-hee herself might be behind it due to similarities in profile pictures.
In response to the growing speculation, Jeon Jong-seo's team stated, "We cannot confirm anything as it pertains to personal matters." However, Han So-hee's agency firmly denied the allegations, putting an end to the debate for now.
The tension between Han So-hee and Hyeri first became public earlier this year. After rumors surfaced about Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol's romantic involvement, a subtle online conflict between the two actresses emerged. In March, following the dating rumors, Hyeri posted "Interesting" on social media, to which Han So-hee responded with an image of a dog holding a knife, captioned, "I enjoy watching relationship shows, but I don't have that in my life. I find this interesting too."
As criticism mounted, Han So-hee apologized, stating, "I briefly lost my composure and acted disrespectfully," directing her apology towards Hyeri. In turn, Hyeri acknowledged the situation by addressing her personal feelings and the ensuing misunderstandings, offering her own apology.
Although it seemed like the issue had been resolved, Han So-hee later posted additional comments addressing Hyeri, expressing frustration over the timing and wording of their public apologies. She further clarified that a meeting they had in November was not for a romantic purpose, as some had speculated, and asked Hyeri to clear up any remaining misunderstandings.
Just two weeks after publicly acknowledging her relationship with Ryu Jun-yeol, Han So-hee announced their breakup, marking the end of the saga. Through her agency, Han So-hee stated, "I regret letting my personal feelings cause difficulties for myself and the public. I did not handle communication properly and will humbly accept any criticism."