Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol Confirmed to be No Longer Dating

South Korean actors, Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol have officially split after they confirmed that they were dating each other earlier this March, just two weeks ago. The news of their break-up was first reported by South Korean media outlets at the end of the month and was later corroborated by official statements by both Han So-hee’s agency, 9ato Entertainment and Ryu Jun-yeol’s agency C-JeS Studio. 

The initial reveal of the two stars' romantic interest in one another was a controversial one as it was first revealed via a papparazzi shot of the two vacationing in Hawaii, causing tabloid articles to speculate on the two's relationship. The news was later confirmed personally by Han So-hee herself, in her personal blog — A place for the actress to communicate directly with her fans. Similarly, when news of the split broke, Han also seemingly confirmed the news on her blog by posting the viral photo of Nicole Kidman looking relieved and joyful when she divorced Tom Cruise back in 2001. Her posting that iconic photo implied that she was glad for the break-up and is now "free". Though the post was later taken down and deleted. 

Later on, both 9ato Entertainment and C-JeS Studio released longer statements regarding the two actors' relationship and how it all transpired. "Han So-hee and actor Ryu Jun-yeol have broken up," stated Han's agency, "They realized that their roles as actors were greater. They have promised not to waste any emotions on personal matters any longer." The agency also apologised, saying that Han "has made both herself and the public suffer due to her personal feelings all this time. The way she communicated [with the public] was not right. She is sorry. She will duly receive whatever criticism [there is]. Moreover, our responsibility is huge for not being able to care for her as her agency. The company failed in its role as being her home. We are reflecting. Although it is very late, we are trying to correct it from now on. We hope you will continue to watch over her. She will return in a healthier state."

The public scrutiny on the two actors increased dramatically since the reveal of their romantic relationship and proved to be strenuous for both parties. Controversies also mounted when Han So-hee and Ryu's previous partner, actress Lee Hye-ri were seemingly taking subliminal shots at each other through social media, leading to both parties apologising to one another. As of now, it looks like the dust has finally settled and all parties involved will be doing some healing from the ordeal.