Breaking It DownHan So-hee Confirms Relationship With Ryu Jun-Yeol Amid Drama With Ex-Girlfriend Hyeri

Hyeri Seemingly Addresses Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-Yeol

After relationship rumors first began to swirl between Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-Yeol in March 2024, Hyeri shared a cryptic post on Instagram, seemingly hinting at her ex-boyfriend’s new romance. Sharing a photo on her Instagram Stories, she wrote, “This is funny!”

Many fans believed that Hyeri was not only addressing her ex’s new relationship, but also hinting at infidelity.

ICYMI, Hyeri and Ryu Jun-yeol first met on the set of Korean drama Reply 1988 in 2016, and confirmed they were dating in 2017. The two were together for nearly eight years before calling it quits in November 2023.

Han So-Hee Responds to Hyeri’s Post

Following the post, Han So-hee took it upon herself to address the drama and Hyeri via Instagram Stories on March 15.

The Nevertheless actress began the post with, “I also find this funny,” before explaining that she would never be romantically interested in a person who was already in a committed relationship. Sharing a photo of a dog holding a knife, she also wrote: “I like the program EXchange, but there’s nothing like that in my life.”

For context, the title of a South Korean dating show called EXchange translates to “transfer love”— a phrase that indicates ditching your partner for a new one.

So-hee and Jun-yeo’s companies originally denied dating rumors between the two on March 15.

Han So-hee Apologizes, Confirms She’s Dating Ryu Jun-Yeol

On March 16, So-hee took to her blog and confirmed her romance with Jun-yeol, while also publicly apologizing to Hyeri.

“I’m writing this in the hopes that I can hurt my precious fans even a little bit less. First, it’s true that we are in a relationship with positive feelings,” she wrote. “When we exchanged feelings for one another, it was already the beginning of 2024, and his breakup with that person was already wrapped up in early 2023.”

She continued to address her previous post, writing, “My pathetic Instagram story. It’s true, it was pathetic and lame. I temporarily lost all reason and behaved rudely. I will apologize to that person [Hyeri] regarding this fact, and I sincerely apologize to you all for not reacting wisely. Because I acted based on my emotions rather than rational thinking, I acknowledge that this is completely my fault, regardless of my reasons.”

One of the most famous actresses in South Korea, Han So-hee is best recognized globally for playing the love interest BTS’s Jung Kook in the 2023 music video for “Seven.” Some of her notable acting roles include Netflix’s My Name, Nevertheless and Gyeongseong Creature.

Hyeri Unveils Ryu Jun-Yeol Breakup Details, Apologizes

On March 18, Hyeri took to social media to apologize for her own original post while also clarifying details on her past breakup with Jun-yeol.

“The decision to part ways was not impulsive. Even after the breakup news was released, we had conversations about possibly giving it another try,” she revealed. “After our last conversation, we ceased all communication and meetings, and it was only four months later that I encountered the new article [about Ryu Jun-Yeol and Han So-hee]. It felt as though the article was referring to me personally, not just the actress Lee Hyeri.”

She added, “I did not fully anticipate the ripple effects that my actions, however minor, might cause.”

Ryu Jun-Yeol Response?

Ryu Jun-Yeol has yet to make a statement amid all the drama.