A recent report unveiled the extensive efforts of 9Ato Entertainment in shaping Han So Hee's journey to global stardom.
The article spotlighted CEO Hwang Bok Yong's significant investments in the actress, including the costly removal of her tattoos, amounting to ₩20.0 million KRW (approximately $14,900 USD).
Love Triangle Drama: Han So Hee's Relationship and Hyeri's Cryptic Post
However, the agency's efforts seemed to crumble overnight as Han So Hee's highly publicized relationship with actor Ryu Jun Yeol came to an abrupt end.
#HanSoHee and #RyuJunYeol have broken up after two weeks of announcing their relationship
— kdrama tweets (@iconickdramas) March 30, 2024
Ryu Junyeol’s agency confirmed Sohee and Junyeol’s breakup pic.twitter.com/Q6GgUxZvQV
The catalyst? A cryptic social media post by fellow actress Hyeri, hinting at unresolved feelings for Ryu Jun Yeol.
[NOTNETIZENBUZZ]
— notpannkpop & notnetizenbuzz (@notpannkpop_) March 29, 2024
Han So Hee writes/deletes extremely long post about relationship with Ryu Jun Yeol and calls out Hyeri again pic.twitter.com/ApSppu7Ixn
This sparked a conflict that ultimately led to the demise of Han So Hee's relationship and cast a shadow over her public image.
“While Han So Hee’s image was dragged by netizens due to her multiple statements, Ryu Jun Yeol did not address any of the happenings. Many fans feel sorry for Han So Hee as she had to clean up the mess all by herself.”
— Sunrise 💙sells Mooncakes🥮 🌼 (@SunriseFlowerly) March 30, 2024
Because he's a liar. He knew what he had done. vile liar. pic.twitter.com/XjHFbLCsaM
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Struggles with Control: Agency's Challenges with Han So Hee
Insiders shed light on 9Ato Entertainment's struggles to control Han So Hee, particularly after her appearance in the K-Drama "Nevertheless."
Sources suggested that Han So Hee became increasingly independent, often disregarding the agency's guidance and asserting her autonomy in career decisions.
#HanSohee #ฮันโซฮี ตอบกลับแฟนคลับที่เข้ามาบอกว่าดีแล้วที่เลิกกันอย่างเด็ดว่า
— let's talk in korean สัพเพเหระเรื่องเกาหลี (@Lettalkinkorean) March 30, 2024
'คุณพูดถูก คนที่เกี่ยวข้องเอาแต่เงียบเฉย ขณะที่ฉันพยายามทำทุกอย่างที่ทำได้ เมื่อเวลาผ่านไปมันจะถูกลืม นั่นคือสิ่งที่เขาพูด แต่แฟนๆ ของฉันมีค่าสำหรับฉันมาก ดังนั้นฉันจึงไม่สามารถนั่งดูเฉยๆ ได้' pic.twitter.com/7WtFe8qhtI
The release of the report ignited a firestorm of outrage among netizens, who accused 9Ato Entertainment of manipulating public perception and unfairly targeting Hyeri. Many condemned the agency's attempts to play the victim and called for accountability.
Demand for Accountability: Netizens Urge Agency to Refrain from Targeting Hyeri
In the wake of the controversy, netizens are demanding accountability from 9Ato Entertainment and urging the agency to refrain from further targeting Hyeri in their public statements.
Hyeri's staying silent to protect her peace but here's Han Sohee who kept on saying nonsense. I couldn't help but to think that she's just trying to gain sympathy from people. She's not just defending herself, she wanted people to take her side more than Hyeri
— ツ (@pilipinasanona) March 29, 2024
Remember when celebs and idols were afraid of speaking about nth room...
— ᴬᵘᵈʳᵉʸ 🐣 | (@lusislight) March 29, 2024
Who was one of the first celeb who signed and spread petitions to protect women?
That's right. It's my girl Hyeri
You can never make me hate her.
She is the real girl's girl and she had track record
The backlash underscores the complexities of managing celebrity reputations in the entertainment industry and raises questions about the agency's handling of internal conflicts.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE NETIZENS' REACTION:
Girl, if she really cared for herself only, why did she need to drag Hyeri's image
protect hyeri at all costs. im so done with this. hyeri already clarified and that's it. it was a simple it was fun post, it's not her fault that other go bonkers and assumed. please send her more love.
She is so in love with that ugly coward man lol she doesn't want Breakup with him she just wants him to protect and make hyeri look like a loser but man say no I just know u like 3 months I can't do that anyway congratulations to my girl hyeri the only queen
at the end of the day, hyeri knows the truth but is minding her business while unfortunately han sohee is the one that chose to stay with a man that is not willing to protect her. so... it's clear who is truly not doing the right thing.
her feelings are kinda valid with all the hates she gets but girl stop it already. Your man did nothing to protect you and hyeri has addressed about it. You apologised then continued talking shit about hyeri like??????? maybe go get mad at ur man instead
As tensions escalate, it remains to be seen how both Han So Hee and 9Ato Entertainment will navigate the fallout from this controversy.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.