Ryu Jun Yeol attends event for the first time after love scandal

Ryu Jun Yeol attended an event in Seoul for the first time, after the love scandal with Han So Hee and Lee Hyeri, on the evening of March 19.

The star of the movie Reply 1988 was the center of attention of the Korean media when he appeared at a fashion event in Gangnam, Seoul. Osen newspaper described Ryu Jun Yeol as looking gaunt, somewhat worried and with an unnatural expression and greeting. When the reporter asked him to make a heart shape like other artists, the actor refused.

Ryu Jun Yeol wore designer clothes at the event on the evening of March 19. Photo: Osen — Ryu Jun Yeol wore designer clothes at the event on the evening of March 19. Photo: *Osen*

According to Osen , before the event, Ryu Jun Yeol's side hoped that the organizers would not ask him to make a heart pose, because they were worried that it would cause more controversy in a sensitive context. "However, the situation is difficult to control when there are hundreds of reporters present," the newspaper wrote. He did not answer any questions related to his new love Han So Hee or his old love Lee Hyeri.

Xportsnews said Ryu Jun Yeol looked nervous and camera shy. Photo: Xportsnews — *Xportsnews* said Ryu Jun Yeol looked nervous and camera shy. Photo: *Xportsnews*

In addition to Ryu Jun Yeol, the event also had the participation of famous Korean stars, including Jung Woo Sung, Lee Jin Wook, Kim Woo Bin, Krystal, Lee Som, Lee Ho Jung.

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The love scandal of three Korean stars has caused a stir in the Asian entertainment industry in recent days. On March 14, Han So Hee - Ryu Jun Yeol revealed that they were dating in Hawaii, USA. A day later, Lee Hyeri - Ryu Jun Yeol's ex - unfollowed him and posted on her personal page a photo of a resort with the caption: "How interesting".

On March 16, Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol confirmed that they have been dating since early 2024. So Hee also denied interfering in the relationship between Jun Yeol and Lee Hyeri. On March 18, Lee Hyeri apologized, saying that she did not expect every small action of hers to cause a "storm" on social media. She promised to be careful with her words and actions, to avoid similar mistakes.

Previously, Ryu Jun Yeol and Lee Hyeri dated for 7 years, receiving support from the audience thanks to the positive effects of the movie Reply 1988 (2015). On TV last year, Lee Hyeri said she was sad because her boyfriend often did not text or call her. Hyeri once said she wanted Ryu Jun Yeol to go with her to Hawaii - a place she considered her second home - to relax and have fun, but did not have the opportunity to go. In November 2023, they announced their breakup.

Ryu Jun Yeol, 38 years old, is one of the top talented actors in Korean cinema. He made his mark with Love Spell, Taxi Driver, Little Garden, Lost .