Actor Han So-hee denies allegations of posting malicious comments about Hyeri

Actors Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo / Captured from Instagram

Actor Han So-hee has denied accusations of being behind an Instagram account that posted malicious comments about actor Hyeri, a member of Girl's Day, with her agency clarifying that the account in question does not belong to Han.

The rumors surfaced after it was revealed that the account, which had been leaving negative comments on Hyeri's posts, is followed by actress Jeon Jong-seo, a close friend of Han.

Han's agency, 9Ato Entertainment, released a statement Wednesday clarifying, "The social media account exposed by the media does not belong to actress Han So-hee. We are prepared to take full legal responsibility if this is proven false."

The agency also urged the public to refrain from making unverified speculations.

The controversy erupted after online communities highlighted that one of the 19 accounts actor Jeon Jong-seo follows on Instagram had been leaving negative comments on Hyeri's posts.

Han and Jeon are known to be close, often showing their friendship via social media. However, Jeon’s agency, Andmarq, said they could not confirm anything as it pertains to personal matters.

Han and Jeon are currently co-starring in the upcoming series "Project Y" (working title), a noir drama set in Gangnam, Seoul, revolving around two childhood friends attempting to steal 8 billion won worth of gold bars. The two actresses will portray characters who share a deep bond in this heist.

Singer and actor Hyeri / Captured from Instagram

Hyeri and actor Ryu Jun-yeol ended their seven-year relationship in November 2022. Four months later, in March 2023, rumors of Ryu dating Han surfaced. Shortly after the reports, Hyeri posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story, saying, "This is funny," and unfollowed Ryu on Instagram.

Some speculated that Ryu had transitioned from a relationship with Hyeri to Han. In response, Han fired back on social media, saying, "I enjoy watching dating shows featuring transit love, but they have no place in my life. I find this funny too." Though Ryu and Han later confirmed their relationship, ongoing rumors and controversy led to their breakup just two weeks later.

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