As reported by TenAsia on October 31st, Han So-hee, often believed to be born in 1994, actually entered the world in 1993, making her 31 years old. The actress has maintained a close friendship with Jeon Jong-seo, but interestingly, she is older than her friend by a year.
In a statement released by her agency, 9ato Entertainment, Han So-hee clarified the reasoning behind her claimed birth year of 1994. This situation arose due to allegations of fraud against her mother. During her elementary years, these allegations prevented Han So-hee from attending school regularly, causing her to resume her education a year later.
Han So-hee recounted her experience to TenAsia, stating, “Just before starting fourth grade, I had to move to Ulsan as my mother was being pursued by the authorities. I spent an entire year at home out of school and returned to Wonju to re-enroll in fourth grade after my mother was incarcerated.” This meant she spent her schooling alongside peers born in 1994, a scenario that continued throughout her burgeoning entertainment career.
The debate over Han So-hee’s age gained traction following the disclosure of her property registration documents. It was revealed that she had acquired a penthouse at the Arcadia Signature in Guri City’s Achang-dong for 5.24 billion won in August, positioning her as a neighbor to celebrities like Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Oh Yeon-seo, and soccer star Kim Min-jae. This led netizens to access her real estate documents for verification.
Real estate registration documents are publicly accessible records that anyone can view online, regardless of ownership. These documents can be retrieved easily, and the identities of those accessing them are not tracked.
Han So-hee’s mother, on the other hand, is currently facing serious charges related to managing an illegal gambling operation. In response to public concern, her agency commented, “The matters involving Han So-hee’s mother are strictly personal issues stemming from her actions. Han So-hee is heartbroken to learn about this situation through the media. This incident arises solely from her mother’s decisions and has no bearing on Han So-hee’s career. We regret sharing such distressing news unrelated to her professional life.”
Furthermore, four years ago, during a debt controversy, Han So-hee revealed her family dynamics, stating, “After my parents divorced when I was five, I lived with my grandmother and lost contact with my mother, yet I still took it upon myself to repay her debts,” shedding light on her challenging upbringing.
Currently, Han So-hee’s mother, Ms. Shin, is imprisoned. She was arrested on September 3rd for running illegal gambling operations across 12 internet cafes in Wonju, Gangwon Province, from December 2022 until August of this year.
Concerning this situation, 9ato Entertainment reiterated, “This is an unfortunate personal issue caused by her mother’s actions. Han So-hee is deeply saddened by the information she has learned, and we would like to emphasize once more that this occurrence is entirely due to her mother’s independent decisions, unrelated to our actress. We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by this news.”
In the meantime, Han So-hee continues to thrive in her various projects. Her latest drama, “Gyeongseong Creature 2,” premiered on Netflix on September 27th. She also made a significant impact with her film debut in “Heavy Snow,” directed by Yoon Soo-ik, where she garnered praise for her nuanced performance as the character “Seol,” a high-school star.
Source: Daum
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