Actor Ryu Jun Yeol has finally addressed his romantic relationship, which stirred controversy involving two women, Hyeri and Han So Hee. He responded to questions at a press conference after staying silent on the matter for a while.
What exactly unfolded between them according to Ryu Jun Yeol? Moreover, why did he choose to stay quiet while Han So Hee continued to explain herself? Read Ryu Jun Yeol’s statement below!
1. Ryu Jun Yeol admitted to remaining silent amidst the controversy surrounding his relationship with Han So Hee and Hyeri.
poster of Ryu Jun Yeol in the drama The 8 Show (instagram.com/netflixkr)Ryu Jun Yeol recently attended a press conference for his latest drama, The 8 Show, on Friday (10/5/2024). He and his co-stars, including Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, and Lee Yul Eum, faced various questions.
One question that caught attention was about Ryu Jun Yeol’s recent relationship controversy. The actor finally addressed it, explaining why he chose to stay silent amidst the controversy.
“Instead of correcting misinformation about my personal life circulating on social media, I believe it’s best to remain silent and accept criticism,” Ryu Jun Yeol said at a press conference for The 8 Show.
2. Ryu Jun Yeol believes it’s better to discuss the issue in a personal interview.
footage of Ryu Jun Yeol in the drama The 8 Show (instagram.com/netflixkr)When asked about the controversy he was involved in, Ryu Jun Yeol chose to speak but didn’t fully answer.
“This period allowed me to reflect on myself and was the most challenging since my debut. Since this is a personal matter, I might provide an answer in a personal setting in the future,” he added.
Indirectly, Ryu Jun Yeol indicated that he couldn’t elaborate because the press conference involved many artists and parties. Therefore, he prefers addressing personal issues in a separate interview.
3. A glimpse into the relationship controversy involving Ryu Jun Yeol, Han So Hee, and Hyeri.
Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol, and Han So Hee (instagram.com/hyeri_0609instagram.com/ryusdbinstagram.com/xeesoxee )In March 2024, Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee were spotted on holiday in Hawaii. Despite the agency’s denial, the two confirmed their relationship. Around the same time, Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol’s ex-girlfriend, Hyeri, were seen exchanging flirty messages on Instagram.
This controversy persisted while Ryu Jun Yeol remained silent. Han So Hee continued to clarify on Instagram and blogs, aiming to avoid accusations of stealing someone’s partner. Many netizens felt their relationship timeline overlapped. However, just two weeks later, Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol announced their breakup.
Meanwhile, Ryu Jun Yeol is set to return in the Netflix original Korean drama, The 8 Show, airing on Friday, May 17, 2024.