Actress Han So-hee's age controversy has surfaced, revealing a complex family background linked to her personal history.
On October 31, her agency, 9ato Entertainment, confirmed that she was born in 1993 instead of 1994 due to familial circumstances. The agency shared that Han was forced to move to Ulsan during her fourth grade due to her mother's legal troubles, resulting in her spending a year out of school. After her mother was incarcerated, Han re-enrolled in school in Wonju, facing the unfortunate reality of being held back a year due to these incidents.
The controversy regarding Han So-hee's age reportedly arose from property registration documents. In August, it was disclosed that she purchased a luxurious penthouse in Guri for 5.24 billion KRW, becoming neighbors with celebrities like Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin. Following this revelation, an online user accessed her real estate registration, revealing the discrepancies in her age information.
Moreover, Han So-hee's mother has been detained for operating an illegal gambling establishment. In response to this situation, Han's agency emphasized that her mother’s actions were personal and entirely separate from Han's career, expressing regret for the turmoil caused by the family's private matters. Additionally, Han previously opened up about her difficult childhood, explaining how she was raised by her grandmother after her parents' divorce, while also dealing with financial burdens her mother faced.