1. Dating a Former Accused Gigolo
portrait of Han Ye Seul and her boyfriend (instagram.com/han_ye_seul_)Han Ye Seul is currently in a relationship with Ryu Sung Jae, who was once accused of being a gigolo. Their age gap of 10 years sparked controversy. Han Ye Seul promptly addressed these rumors on her Instagram account, @han_ye_seul. Today (7/5/2024), she announced her official marriage to Ryu Sung Jae.
2. Accusation of Slapping a BLACKPINK Member
portrait of Han Ye Seul (instagram.com/han_ye_seul_)Before her relationship with Ryu Sung Jae, Han Ye Seul was romantically linked to Teddy Park, a producer associated with YG Entertainment and known for his work with BLACKPINK. In 2021, Han Ye Seul faced allegations of slapping BLACKPINK‘s Jennie due to jealousy. She refuted these claims, stating she had never even met Jennie.
3. Allegations of Prostitution
portrait of Han Ye Seul (instagram.com/han_ye_seul_)A YouTuber once claimed that Han Ye Seul had worked as a prostitute before entering the entertainment industry. This accusation remains unclarified by the actress.
4. Rumors of Drug Use
portrait of Han Ye Seul (instagram.com/han_ye_seul_)Alongside the prostitution allegations, Han Ye Seul was also accused of illegal drug use by netizens. However, like previous accusations, she denied these claims.
5. Departure During Filming
portrait of Han Ye Seul (instagram.com/han_ye_seul_)In 2011, while filming for the series Spy Mungwol, Han Ye Seul abruptly left for America, causing production issues. She cited exhaustion and dissatisfaction with the filming schedule. Despite the controversy, Han Ye Seul resumed her acting career in 2014 with the series Birth of a Beauty.
These controversies have undoubtedly impacted Han Ye Seul’s career, but her resilience shines through as she continues to navigate the entertainment industry.