Imagine having to continuously cover for your family’s repeated criminal offenses only to get taken advantage of more. And even when you have finally cut them off, you still become the victim and face collateral damage. That’s what just happened to actress Han So Hee and the scandal controversy related to her mother. Even with their estranged relationship, Han So Hee must face the issue because of her mother’s criminal mistake. Dive deep into the story below.
Han So Hee Faces More Controversy Due to Criminal Scandal Related to Her Mother – What Happened?
This year has been extremely challenging for actress Han So Hee. After facing an unexpected dating and breakup controversy with Ryu Jun Yeol, Han So Hee must now face collateral damage due to a scandal of her mother.
On September 2, Korean news agency TV Chosun reported that the mother of actress Han So Hee had been arrested for illegal gambling operations.
According to the report, the prosecutors had to arrest the mother of actress Han So Hee, Ms. Shin, for having operated illegal gambling dens. Previously, Ms. Shin had reportedly operated 12 illegal gaming parlors in Ulsan, Wonju, and other locations from 2021 until the end of last month.
The report further elaborated on the case. Details stated that at the gambling den that Han So Hee’s mother had set up, the customers would access a gambling website, of which she became the head distributor. They would put money into their accounts to play games like baccarat, which is a type of gambling.
Moreover, reports also mentioned that Ms. Shin would use other people to manage these places. That way, she wouldn’t be directly involved in these operations.
Collateral Damage Even with Their Estranged Relationship
Further in the report, TV Chosun also revealed the previous criminal records that happened to Han So Hee’s mother. According to TV Chosun, Ms. Shin had once been fined for a similar charge, as well as previous offenses such as fraud.
Today, despite their estranged relationship, Han So Hee must become collateral damage and get her reputation tainted because of what happened to her mother.
Han So Hee’s parents divorced when she was five years old, and she was raised by her grandmother. Even after transferring to a school in Ulsan, where her mother resided, upon entering high school, she continued living with her grandmother.
After graduating, Han So Hee moved to Seoul and reportedly had infrequent contact with her mother.
Nonetheless, four years ago, she apologized for her mother’s “debt scandal” out of moral responsibility. She also revealed that, as a duty-bound child, she had repaid some of the debts.
Official Statement from Han So Hee Agency on Her Mother Controversy
Finally, in an official statement, Han So Hee’s agency announced that her mother’s case has nothing to do with the actress.
“Hello, this is 9ato Entertainment. We want to share our stance on the situation involving actress Han So Hee’s mother.
The news that came out yesterday (September 2) is related to something her mother did on her own, and Han So Hee is truly devastated by the news.
Once again, we want to make it clear that this situation has nothing to do with Han So Hee, and it was her mother’s decision alone.
We’re sorry for any discomfort caused by this personal matter that’s unrelated to her work. Thank you.”
9ato Entertainment
Fans Are Criticizing Korean Media for Dragging Han So Hee to The Mother Scandal
Fans are also upset that despite their estranged relationship, Han So He must face scandal unrelated to her. Hence, Korean netizens criticized TV Chosun for dragging Han So Hee’s name.
- “But she publicly cut ties with her mom a long time ago… why is the news still saying she’s Han So Hee’s mom?”
- “That news headline… it’s not just a personal matter for her. I feel really bad for Han So Hee.”
- “Anyone can easily find out that she’s been estranged from her mom for a while. She was raised by her grandmother. The media is really going too far.”
- “I feel so sorry for her. Didn’t she help her mom before? She was raised by her grandmother, so why is her mom using her name now?”
- “They really need to let children officially cut ties with their parents.”
- “This mom has been making her daughter’s life difficult since she was young.”
- “Her family situation is so sad.”
- “Her mom didn’t even raise her… so why is she causing trouble and making headlines now?”
- “The reporter is out of line… why did they have to use Han So Hee’s mom in the title?”
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