Amid swirling rumors of a romance, the past connections between Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol have captured the attention of fans worldwide. The speculation ignited on March 15th, following accounts from a Japanese netizen who posted about witnessing the duo cozying up at a luxury hotel pool in Hawaii.
In response to the burgeoning gossip, Han So Hee’s agency, 9ato Entertainment, released a statement, saying, “Han So Hee is currently on vacation. We understand she went to Hawaii with long-time friends for the first time since her debut. It’s a personal trip, and we ask for your understanding and respect for her privacy.” Similarly, Ryu Jun Yeol’s agency, C-JeS Studio, affirmed, “It’s true that Ryu Jun Yeol is staying in Hawaii for photography work. We request respect for the actor’s personal trip. We do not plan to respond to every sighting or story emerging from his private life.”
Amidst the avoidance of a direct response to the dating rumors, fans have taken a keen interest in the duo’s past interactions, notably when Han So Hee visited Ryu Jun Yeol‘s solo exhibition. Last November, Ryu Jun Yeol held an exhibition titled “A Wind Runs Through It and Other Stories” at the KT&G Sangsangmadang Hongdae Gallery.
As the exhibition drew various stars, all sharing their visits on social media, Han So Hee’s attendance gained a spotlight. On her birthday, November 15th, the actress shared a photo taken at Ryu Jun Yeol’s exhibition, smiling happily in front of a cat photograph taken by Ryu.
With Han So Hee born in 1994 and Ryu Jun Yeol in 1986, the eight-year age gap between them adds another layer to the speculation. Ryu Jun Yeol previously entered a public relationship with Girl’s Day’s Hyeri in 2017, which officially ended in November of the previous year.
Amid swirling romance, Han So Hee took a bold step by sharing several photos from her Hawaii trip on her Instagram on the morning of the 15th without any specific comments. The photos featured Han So Hee in smoky makeup, striking various poses, and notably, showing off friendship bracelets with two others, drawing attention. This move came right after the dating rumors surfaced, suggesting a non-verbal rebuttal to the speculation surrounding her relationship status.
In other news, both Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol have been approached for roles in director Han Jae Rim’s new mystery thriller, Delusion.
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