The true age of popular South Korean actress Han So Hee was recently confirmed through public property records, sparking renewed interest in her personal life and family history. 9ato Entertainment, Han So Hee’s agency, clarified the situation, revealing that her official birth year has been listed as 1994, although she was actually born in 1993. This discrepancy was reportedly due to unique family circumstances and a childhood filled with challenges.

Real Estate Records Confirm Han So Hee’s Birth Year

On October 31, Han So Hee’s agency explained that the details regarding her age came to light through her property registration records. These records, accessible by the public, were reviewed when she purchased a high-end penthouse in Arcadia Signature, a luxurious complex in Guri City, Gyeonggi Province, for approximately 5.24 billion KRW (around 3.9 million USD). Sharing the neighborhood with prominent figures such as Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, and soccer player Kim Min Jae, her recent property acquisition attracted media attention. This, in turn, led to the discovery of her actual birth year, sparking widespread discussions among fans and netizens alike.

Property registration certificates in South Korea are open for public access and can be obtained online by anyone, including those who aren’t the property owner. These documents do not alert the owner when someone accesses them, allowing private data like birth details to become public knowledge.

Family Challenges: A Reason Behind the Birth Year Change

In a statement, Han So Hee’s agency provided insights into her early life struggles, explaining why her birth year appeared differently. The agency revealed:

“When she was about to enter fourth grade, her mother’s legal issues forced her to relocate to Ulsan. She spent a year at home without attending school, and after her mother was imprisoned, she returned to Wonju and re-enrolled in fourth grade.”

This delay led to Han So Hee repeating a grade, and it was around this period that her birth year was adjusted to 1994. This period of upheaval was marked by her mother’s fraud charges, which disrupted her early education and family stability.

Mother’s Legal Troubles and Han So Hee’s Resilience

The revelation of Han So Hee’s age brought attention to her mother’s ongoing legal issues. Most recently, her mother faced conviction and imprisonment for running an illegal gambling ring. Addressing these matters, Han So Hee’s agency issued a statement to distance the actress from her mother’s actions, emphasizing that Han So Hee was unaware of her mother’s activities and learned of them through the media. The agency shared:

“The matters involving Han So Hee’s mother are solely her mother’s personal business. Han So Hee herself learned of this from the news, and she is devastated. We want to clarify that this incident is entirely unrelated to the actress, as it was her mother’s independent action.”

The actress previously opened up about her difficult upbringing in 2019 when a debt controversy linked to her mother made headlines. She disclosed:

“Since my parents divorced when I was five, I was raised by my grandmother and had no contact with my mother, but I still paid off her debts.”

These details about Han So Hee’s background have garnered public sympathy, with many netizens expressing support for her resilience in the face of family challenges.

Netizens’ Reactions: Mixed Opinions on the Age Revelation

The public revelation of Han So Hee’s age has led to diverse reactions online, with some netizens feeling that the topic is over-scrutinized, while others expressed empathy. Among the comments, one user shared:

“There are many celebrities not using their real age. Why has this become such a big issue?”

Another netizen defended the actress, noting:

“She didn’t create her age records or original registration forms. It’s her hard work and resilience that brought her success.”

Others Said:

“Why is this even news? So she’s a year older—who cares?”

“It’s ridiculous how much attention this is getting. There are more important things happening.”

“This doesn’t change anything about her talent or the hard work she’s done to get where she is.”

“Honestly, if this is the worst thing about her, then she’s doing great. Let her live.”

“There are so many other celebs who use different birth years. Why single her out like this?”

“Everyone’s obsessed with her personal life. Let her have some privacy already.”

“This whole issue just seems blown out of proportion. It’s not like she lied on purpose.”

“The poor girl has been through enough. Why dig into her family background like this?”

However, some readers voiced their frustration over the frequent media coverage on this topic, suggesting that the focus should shift away from her personal matters. As one user remarked:

“I’m not a fan, but I am so tired of seeing headlines about her.”

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