Hyeri at W Korea‘s 18th breast cancer awareness campaign
Hyeri at W Korea‘s 18th breast cancer awareness campaign (Photo Credit: The Chosunilbo JNS | Imazins via Getty Images)

Hyeri Shares Cryptic Post on ‘Eight-Year Relationship’ Amid Ryu Jun-Yeol & Han So-Hee Dating Controversy

Amid the dating controversy between Ryu Jun-Yeol and Han So-Hee, South Korean actress Lee Hyeri has shared a cryptic post on Instagram about her past relationship. In it, she apologizes for her “impulsive emotions” and “minor actions.”

Although the nature of these “emotions” and “actions” are not specified in her note, one of her recently uploaded Instagram stories sparked speculation surrounding her relationship with Reply 1988 co-star, Jun-Yeol.



On Monday, March 18, 2024, she released a statement through an Instagram post with a cryptic lengthy message. Towards the end of the post, she mentioned that she would be careful with her actions and words in the future. Additionally, she stated that the post will soon be deleted. 

Hyeri releases an apology statement amid Ryu Jun-Yeol & Han So-Hee dating controversy

Hyeri Instagram Post

Hyeri has shared a note on her official Instagram handle apologizing for her “minor actions.” Although, she has not specified the nature of these “actions.”

Her statement reads, “Hello. This is Hyeri. First, I sincerely apologize for the speculations and controversies that arose over the past few days due to my personal emotions. I think I failed to consider the ripple effects that each of my minor actions could have. I sincerely apologize to anyone who was harmed because of me.”

Further, she mentions, “Last November, the news was released that my eight-year relationship came to an end. It was not a decision made in a short period of time, and even after the breakup news came out, we had a conversation about talking more [about our situation]. However, we have not had any contact or met since that conversation. And four months later, I think my emotions after coming across a new article were perceived not as actress Lee Hyeri but as just Lee Hyeri.”

In the end, Hyeri apologizes to her fans for creating “confusion.” She added, “I apologize once again for causing harm with my impulsive emotions. Over the past few days, I didn’t explain the reason for my actions because I thought that our conversations were overly personal, and it would only increase fatigue [to the public]. If this caused confusion for anyone, I am also sorry for that. Moving forward, I will be more careful with my words and actions. Thank you. (I will delete this post soon. Thank you.)”

Ryu Jun-Yeol & Han So-Hee dating controversy: Couple’s agencies issue statements

In other news, before Jun-Yeol’s ex Hyeri’s apology statement, his current girlfriend, Han So-Hee, drew attention with her blog.

The Nevertheless actress reportedly confirmed her relationship with Ryu Jun-Yeol in a now-deleted blog. Later, her agency, 9ato Entertainment, released an official statement. The agency has announced measures to take legal action against all who have written and circulated “malicious content.”

They stated, “Our company and the actress deeply reflect on the troubles caused to many people during the process of announcing her relationship. We will closely watch over our actress to ensure that she can move in the right direction and will put in our full effort to protect our artist.”

Later, Jun-Yeol’s agency, C-JeS Studios, also released a statement claiming to protect their actor’s basic rights. Further, it read, “Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee confirmed their positive feelings for one another and have been dating since the beginning of this year. Ryu Jun Yeol got to know Han So Hee after his breakup, and they recently confirmed their feelings.”

The dating controversy started after a tourist claimed to spot the two actors in Hawaii. Meanwhile, their relationship has become the talk of the town in the Korean entertainment industry.

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