Han So Hee stirs massive online buzz after she announces her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol hours after initially denying it.

The Hallyu superstar released a statement addressing the issue, and also extended her apologies to everyone involved. Read more.

Han So Hee Admits To Dating Ryu Jun Yeol

On March 16, Han So Hee shook the entertainment scene after confirming that she is dating Ryu Jun Yeol.

Previously, rumors about the two being involved romantically spread in online communities after a fan spotted them on a vacation in Hawaii.

Ryu Jun Yeol's agency confirmed that the actor was in Hawaii. However, they refused to comment on the rumors. Han So Hee's agency initially denied the rumors, saying that she was vacationing with close friends.

Shortly, Girl's Day Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol's ex-girlfriend of six years, took to Instagram and posted a cryptic story, which raised speculations among fans. She said, "This is funny."

Han So Hee then uploaded an Instagram story, hinting at her dissatisfaction with the rumors. She said, "I don't take interest in men with a significant other. I don't get in the way of other people's relationships."

She added more fuel to the fire when she posted an apparent response to Hyeri's post, saying, "This is funny to me, too."

Later on, Han So Hee took to her personal blog and released a statement to shed light on the issue, and announced her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol.

Han So Hee Clarifies Malicious Rumors About Cheating

In her blog post, Han So Hee clarified that her relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol didn't overlap with his previous relationship with Hyeri.

"It's true that we are dating with positive feelings," she wrote. "It started at the beginning of 2024, and his last relationship ended in 2023. There was no overlap between us."

The actress admitted that they met through Ryu Jun Yeol's exhibition. However, she was present due to a friend who happens to be their mutual connection.

Han So Hee apologized to her fans for making them worry for the past two days. She also stated that she would apologize to HYeri for her now-deleted Instagram story.

"It was pathetic and lame. I temporarily behaved rudely after seeing the claims that I dated him before his breakup," Han So Hee admitted. "I will apologize to that person [Hyeri]."

Although she came with good news about her new-found relationship, Han So Hee is sorry for causing concerns about her situation.

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Written by Elijah Mully.