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The Resilient Journey of Actress Han So-hee: Overcoming Family Scandals and Personal Growth
Choi Ji-ye, a reporter from TenAsia, provides an objective and sharp analysis of incidents occurring in the entertainment industry. She meticulously examines the 'one point' you might have missed from a journalist's perspective.
The reason why actress Han So-hee had to live as if she were a year younger has been revealed. It was due to her mother's fraudulent activities that she couldn't continue her studies on time. It's both unfortunate and somewhat relieving that Han So-hee, who lived with a delayed age, has finally found her own time.
Han So-hee, who rose to stardom as the mistress Yeo Da-kyung in the 2020 JTBC drama 'The World of the Married,' has been surrounded by numerous controversies in the relatively short span of four years. These include controversies stemming from her relationship with actor Ryu Jun-yeol, her attitude at brand events, and the debate over her acceptance into a French university. Among these, the family scandal related to her mother's debt fraud shocked the public.
It is well-known that Han So-hee was raised by her grandmother without the stable care of her parents during her childhood and started as a fashion model to support herself before entering the entertainment industry. Learning about her unfortunate family history due to her mother, it seems that Han So-hee faced more hardships than we superficially judged.
Perhaps this is why Han So-hee's face reflects a wide range of emotions. Her laughter and tears are deep, and she seems to suppress her emotions until they explode. The industry speculates that the secret to Han So-hee's rapid rise to a leading actress, despite not being a drama major, might ironically lie in her tumultuous upbringing.
Personally, Han So-hee evokes mixed feelings. As a character in her works, she is quite reliable, but as a person, Lee So-hee, she somehow feels unstable. This can be a great charm for an actress but also a critical risk.
Born on November 18, 1993, Han So-hee has just turned thirty. When she was known as a 1994-born, she was seen as an actress not yet thirty, but now it's different. In today's world, one might think a year doesn't matter, but as the saying goes, 'act your age,' a more mature appearance is expected in front of the public.
It's not about significant maturity. Humans naturally improve little by little. Simply practicing to control the urge to speak out and proving oneself through self-discipline can bring one closer to maturity.
Everyone faces trials in life. Some people are frustrated by trials, while others grow because of them. Han So-hee is no exception. Whether her mother's risk becomes poison or medicine depends on her will. We hope Han So-hee becomes an icon of hope and overcoming rather than controversy.
Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
