The recent announcement that popular actress Han Ji Min is dating Jannabi singer Choi Jung Hoon caused a stir in the Korean entertainment business.

Han Ji Min's agency, BH Entertainment, confirmed the relationship, saying, "Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon developed a romantic relationship after meeting on KBS's The Seasons."

When it became apparent that Choi Jung Hoon's father had previously received a three-year jail sentence for fraud, what had at first seemed to be a lovely romance rapidly took a turn for the worse.

When this information was made public again, internet users took to social media to express their disappointment with Han Ji Min's partner selection.

Netizens' reactions have been highly negative, with many expressing shock and dismay at the actress's choice to date someone with such a controversial background.

Remarks about Choi Jung Hoon's family history were severe, and Han Ji Min herself was criticized.

• "How could she not have known when she said she was his fan? People crying about their unnie are so hilarious."
• "I hoped she would meet someone nice but ended up stooping to his level."
• "He acted like he was poor but it turns out he's from a rich family and soon became the son of a criminal. His music is good though."
• "Ah, I can't believe he's the male equivalent of Lee Da In (Lee Seung Gi's wife). Seriously, Korea is a paradise for fraudsters."
• "Sigh, her image just got ruined."
• "She must be just as bad as he is."
• "His family is criminally affiliated with Kim Hak Eui, but Choi Jung Hoon came out on I Live Alone and acted as if he's not rich."
• "Wow, they seriously aren't meant for one another. Han Ji Min could do so much better."

The public has certainly been agitated by the news, leading admirers of Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon to conjecture about the future implications of this disclosure for their careers and public personas.

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Written by Rovelyn Barba