On March 18th, Hyeri posted an apology for unintentionally expressing her emotions on Instagram upon hearing Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee’s dating news. The actress also opened up about the process of her breakup with Ryu Jun-yeol.
Hyeri’s apology immediately spread to major online communities, such as FMKorea, theqoo, etc., arousing keen attention and enthusiastic responses from netizens. The majority of netizens sympathized with both Hyeri, Ryu Jun-yeol’s ex-girlfriend, and Han So-hee, Ryu Jun-yeol’s current girlfriend.
In particular, some netizens commented, “I only feel sorry for Hyeri and Han So-hee. Be strong” , “Stop criticizing the three of them. They already apologized” , “Such things could happen. But I guess it must have been so tiring for Hyeri to make such a statement” , “I hope Hyeri will meet a better man and be happy. Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee are starting a new relationship. Let’s forget everything in the past and live happily” , etc.
Others also expressed similar ideas, saying “I can sympathize with both Hyeri and Han So-hee” , “I understand both Hyeri and Han So-hee…ㅠㅠ What an unexpected issue” , “I don’t think anyone of them should be criticized in this situation” , “I hope everyone stops blaming them and criticizing any of them” , “I understand them three. Let them solve their matters” , “I feel so sorry for them. None of them should be criticized” , “I understand how you feel” , “I understand her. She should have ended the relationship clearly…” , etc.