Popular Korean actor Ryu Jun-yeol is embroiled in a heated controversy surrounding his recent dating life. The actor, known for his role in the tvN drama ‘Reply 1988’, recently confirmed his relationship with actress Han So-hee, following the end of his long-term relationship with ‘Girl’s Day’ Hyeri.

Ryu Jun-yeol’s agency, C-JeS Studio, announced on the 16th, “Ryu Jun-yeol has confirmed good feelings for Han So-hee and has been meeting her since the beginning of this year. He got to know Han So-hee after his breakup with Hyeri and recently confirmed his feelings for her.”

However, the timing of these relationships has sparked a controversy over ‘transit love’. Ryu Jun-yeol ended his seven-year relationship with Hyeri last year, but claims were made that the timing cleverly overlapped.

The situation escalated when Hyeri unfollowed Ryu Jun-yeol’s SNS account and left a meaningful message on her SNS saying “It’s fun”, causing the suspicion to spread uncontrollably.

Han So-hee refuted these rumors on her Instagram story, stating, “I don’t like people who have a lover, nor do I give them space, interest, or establish a relationship under the guise of friendship, nor do I meddle in other people’s relationships. I like transit dating programs, but they’re not a part of my life. I find it funny, too.”

In the end, Han So-hee and Hye-ri ended the conflict by expressing their apologies for the misunderstanding towards each other. Han So-hee admits to losing her composure and reacting impulsively to the negativity surrounding her. She reveals plans to personally apologize to the unnamed person involved and expresses remorse to her fans for witnessing her emotional outburst.

Hyeri also expressed her regret, saying, “I sincerely apologize for the speculation and controversy that have arisen due to my personal emotions over the past few days. I think I failed to consider the impact that even my smallest actions could have. I sincerely apologize to anyone who has been harmed by my actions.”

Despite the apologies, criticism against Ryu Jun-yeol continues to grow. On his SNS account, comments such as “Did you start a new relationship without ending it properly with your ex-girlfriend?”, “Two women are fighting because of you, but you are quiet alone,” and “Are you hiding behind two women?” can be seen. There are also malicious comments degrading or ridiculing Ryu Jun-yeol’s appearance, and opinions are pouring in expressing concern for his well-being.

The situation highlights the intense scrutiny celebrities face, particularly regarding their personal lives. While Ryu Jun-yeol has yet to respond to the online criticism, it remains to be seen how this controversy will affect his career and public image.