Have you heard? Two of South Korea’s kindest and most caring actresses are receiving casualties while the associated partner remains silent and done nothing to minimized the damage he had caused. Han So Hee and Lee Hyeri must receive massive hate comments from the Korean filming community—local and overseas—while Ryu Jun Yeol remains completely silent. The only statement he delivered was through his agency. So, what happened and where is Ryu Jun Yeol? Does he plan to let his former 7-year and his current girlfriend take the heat due to his alleged cheating and transfer dating? Let’s find out in the following complete discussion.
Han So Hee, Ryu Jun Yeol, and Lee Hyeri Relationship: Growing Concern of ‘Transit Love’
Following the confirmed dating relationship between Korean actors Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol, there has been a massive controversy in the Korean drama and movie community, both local and overseas.
Previously, Lee Hyeri and Ryu Jun Yeol had been in a long-term dating relationship. They fell in love after starring on “Reply 1988” together and was dating for 7 long years. Unfortunately, the couple broke up—reportedly—in November last year.
Today, 4 months after the sensational breakup that broke the hearts of many fans, Ryu Jun Yeol had already began a new romantic relationship. What’s more, he’s now dating one of the most rising superstar actresses who had massively captivated and melted the hearts of many fans, Han So Hee.
The relationship causes the growing concern of ‘transit love’, which refers to the concept of starting a new romantic relationship immediately after or shortly before ending a previous one. Not only that but recently, netizens have suspected that Ryu Jun Yeol had been cheating before the couple allegedly broke up.
Han So Hee Repeatedly Apologize & Hyeri Faces Hate Comments
The growing concern of the couple setting an example for alleged ‘cheating’ and ‘transit love’ causes fans to criticize the new couple, especially Han So Hee. Therefore, fans of Han So Hee and some of the public in general retaliates and decided to direct the attention to Lee Hyeri.
On March 16, prominent actress Han So Hee personally confirmed her dating relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol in an official statement through her personal blog. In the official statement, she apologized for her immature behavior on her now-deleted IG story. She also apologized for disappointing her fans, and would personally apologize to Hyeri for her immaturity.
Then, hours later, Han So Hee began replying some of the comments in her blog. To those who blamed her for the post, she apologized for being immature. Even to those who had defended her, she kept on apologizing for having to disappoint them.
At the same time, some fans who believe that Han So Hee is innocent decided to direct the attention to Hyeri. They believed Lee Hyeri had triggered all the controversy by posting her IG story first. Also, that it was Lee Hyeri’s immaturity in handling her past relationship that started all the commotion. The public believed she’s unable to move on.
Han So Hee’s Replies
“After checking out your Instagram story, a lot of thoughts crossed my mind. It seems like you felt pushed into a corner to stand up for yourself because some folks labeled you as the ‘transit love.’
However, I believe the way you went about it might not have been the best choice. Despite what you’re going through, the approach you took can lead to people judging you. They might say stuff like Han So Hee was throwing shade at her senior or revealing her true colors.
I’m hopeful that you’ll use this experience to grow and become even more mature.” – Netizen.
“You’re right, I do feel like I acted a bit impulsively this time. It felt like no matter what I did, it would be seen in a negative light, especially with labels like ‘transit love’ being thrown around.” – Han So Hee.
“Why would you share the details of someone else’s breakup as if it’s your story to tell? Do you really think it’s okay to expose someone’s personal life just to prove your point? That’s pretty disrespectful…” – Netizen.
“I actually didn’t get the breakup details privately; my source was an article published last June. However, if it seems disrespectful, I’m willing to remove that part. My intention was just to clear up any misunderstandings about any overlap, but I can see now that might have been a misstep on my part too.” – Han So Hee.
More Apologies
“People who don’t have all the details shouldn’t jump to conclusions. I believe in you! Please, don’t let what everyone else says affect you.” – Netizen.
“It’s not that their opinions have changed my mind, but I do admit I might have blown things out of proportion with my Instagram story this time.” – Han So Hee.
“It’s disappointing that this is how we’re starting off the year.” – Netizen.
“I’m really sorry”. – Han So Hee.
“Your image is f-ing tanked! Tsk..tskk..” – Netizen.
“I’m aware that my public image has been shaped by all of you and my fans, so if this incident has affected it negatively, I’ll accept that humbly, even though it upsets me.” – Han So Hee.
Where in the World is Ryu Jun Yeol?
Now that the controversy has worsened, Han So Hee must take all the blame while Hyeri receives collateral damage, so where the heck is Ryu Jun Yeol?
Fans started to shift the direction of the issue to the fact that more netizens are criticizing Han So Hee and Hyeri, while Ryu Jun Yeol remains unscathed. The only thing he did was confirming his dating relationship through his agency’s statement.
And yet, all the issues and hate comments were only for Han So Hee and Hyeri. In fact, some fans noticed that there had been fewer hate comments on Ryu Jun Yeol, which they believed to have been the creepiest in this case.
Meanwhile, some netizens also focused on the fact that Ryu Jun Yeol had a date with Han So Hee in Hawaii. In fact, Hawaii is Hyeri’s most favorite place. The actress even called Hawaii her second home because she could simply unwind. She even frequently visits the place, twice a year.
“I truly love Hawaii. I love everything about it.”
Lee Hyeri.
Unfortunately, Hyeri once revealed that despite being her favorite place, Ryu Jun Yeol had never visited Hawaii during the past 7 years of the relationship.
Yet it is incredibly ironic that Hawaii is now the place where Ryu Jun Yeol spends his date with new girlfriend, Han So Hee. Could it be that Hyeri’s favorite place becomes Ryu Jun Yeol’s ultimate inspiration for a romantic getaway? Nobody knows.
Ryu Jun Yeol Stays Silent and Hides Behind His Girlfriend?
Finally, netizens continued to criticize Han So Hee, while others began to defend and congratulate Hyeri. In the meantime, Ryu Jun Yeol is hiding from all the criticisms and stays silent in God-knows-where. The only heat he’s taking is through the comments on his personal IG account. And yet, some Korean netizens are still defending him.
As of today, it doesn’t look like he plans on easing the hate directed at his girlfriend or personally explain about the ‘transfer dating’ allegation. We only know that the actor recently arrived at the Incheon International Airport yesterday on March 17 with face fully covered with glasses and mask.
Did he leave Han So Hee in Hawaii to deal with the mess? Nobody knows because Han So Hee suddenly erased all her posts from her personal blog. She then also turned her Instagram account into private due to the comments about her dating relationship getting out of hand. That is why netizens accused Ryu Jun Yeol of hiding behind his girlfriend’s back.
Han So Hee & Ryu Jun Yeol Hawaii Photos by Dispatch
While some netizens believe that this outcome was because of the now-deleted Han So Hee’s immature IG story, what about you? Do you think so too? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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Source: Star News, Xports News, Instiz, TheQoo, Nate Pann, Wikitree.
