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Published 02:16 IST, October 17th 2024

Han So Hee Vs Hyeri Controversy Explained: A Common Ex-Boyfriend & Online Bullying Allegations

Han So Hee’s close friend Jeon Jong Seo has been following a private Instagram account, which seems to have been writing hate comments on Hyeri’s posts.

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Han So Hee Vs Hyeri Controversy: Bullying Allegations And A Common Ex
Han So Hee Vs Hyeri Controversy: Bullying Allegations And A Common Ex | Image: X

Nevertheless actress Han So Hee along with Ryu Jun Yeol and Hyeri landed in the headlines after a shocking rumour arose. The Gyeongseong Creature fame faces accusations of participating in the online bullying of fellow K-drama actress Hyeri. Earlier this year, both actresses found themselves in controversial news due to their past romantic links with Ryu Jun Yeol. However, Han So Hee's agency swiftly dismissed these allegations and is now prepared to pursue legal action. Here’s how the situation unfolded.

How did the controversy start?

Earlier today, Netizens found out that Han So Hee’s close friend Jeon Jong Seo has been following a private Instagram account, which seems to have been writing hate comments on Hyeri’s posts. As per reports, her friend's following list is limited to only 19 accounts, including Han So Hee and other well-known names like Son Suk Goo and Jang Yoon Joo.

Han So Hee | Image: Instagram


The situation escalated quickly as churning the gossip mill, people started claiming that the account belonged to none other than Han So Hee. A private Instagram account, @catsaretheavengers, has been leaving derogatory remarks on Hyeri's official Instagram page.

Additionally, the account was created in March 2024, around the same time as rumours about Han So Hee's relationship with Ryu Joon Yeol and Hyeri began to surface, further fuelling the controversy.

To back up the speculations, netizens provided images showing that the profile photo of the anti-fan account and some of the posts are the same as Han So Hee shared on her own handle in the past.

As the controversy started to form once again, 9ATO Entertainment quickly responded that the account didn’t belong to the Gyeongseong Creature star. Meanwhile, Jeon Jong Seo’s agency ANDMARQ commented that they are unable to confirm any details as this involves the actress’ personal life.

Han So-Hee and Hyeri's dispute

For unversed, actor Ryu Jun-Yeol confirmed his relationship with Han So-Hee in March this year after an eight-year romance with his Reply 1988 co-star Hyeri. This announcement sparked considerable controversy, with many blaming the Gyeongseong Creature star for the upheaval between the beloved couple. 

Hyeri | Image: X

The situation led to public backlash, with both actresses airing their grievances in public. Following intense online scrutiny and negativity, So-Hee and Jun-Yeol ended their relationship just two weeks after it became public.

Updated 14:44 IST, October 17th 2024