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Han So Hee ‘s mother has been arrested on charges of operating more than 10 illegal gambling establishments.
TV Chosun reported on September 2nd that a woman in her 50s has been arrested on charges of running illegal gambling dens. The woman, identified as Shin and known as Han So Hee’s mother, is accused of operating 12 illegal gambling halls in cities such as Ulsan and Wonju from 2021 until the end of last month, using so-called “front men” to run the operations.
According to the prosecution, customers at these gaming establishments accessed gambling sites where Shin was the head distributor, charging game money to gamble on games like baccarat.
It is also reported that Shin had previously been fined for similar charges and had been sued multiple times for fraud and other offenses. In 2020, allegations surfaced online that “Han So Hee’s mother had disappeared with group savings,” sparking controversy around Shin’s alleged debts.
At the time, Han So Hee issued a statement saying, “My parents divorced when I was around 5 years old, and my grandmother raised me. I moved to Ulsan to live with my mother when I entered high school, but even then, I continued living with my grandmother.”
She added, “Because I didn’t have much contact with my mother, I only learned about her debts after I turned 20. As my grandmother’s daughter and out of filial duty, I paid off my mother’s debts to the best of my ability before I debuted.”
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In 2022, it was also reported that Shin had been sued for borrowing 85 million KRW (about $64,000) from an acquaintance and failing to repay it. Regarding this, Han So Hee’s agency 9ato Entertainment stated, “Her mother used a bank account in Han So Hee’s name during the process of borrowing money.” They added, “Her mother had opened the account without Han So Hee’s knowledge when she was a minor, and used it to borrow money. Han So Hee added that she has no plans to take responsibility for these related debts.
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Han So Hee’s agency has released an official statement regarding her mother’s arrest on September 3rd. They stated, “The content reported yesterday regarding Han So Hee’s mother is a purely personal matter committed by her mother. Han So Hee was also heartbroken upon learning about this through news articles.”
They further drew a clear line, saying, “I would like to reiterate that this incident is a unilateral act of her mother that has nothing to do with the actress,” and apologized, saying, “We apologize for delivering this unpleasant news.”
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Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee are set to captivate audiences once again as they reunite for the highly anticipated Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 , reportedly premiering on Netflix on September 27th. The new season comes nearly eight months after the release of Season 1.
The series, set in the spring of 1945 when darkness loomed over Korea, follows two young adults—Tae Sang (Park Seo Joon) and Chae Ok (Han So Hee)—as they confront monsters born of greed. The show garnered significant attention even before its release, thanks to the star power and undeniable chemistry of Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee.
According to FlixPatrol, Gyeongseong Creature ‘s part 1 of Season 1, released on December 22nd, quickly soared to the top of Netflix’s global TV show rankings within four days. The series also ranked third on Netflix’s Top 10 Non-English TV Shows list, gaining traction overseas despite mixed reviews in Korea.
In Season 2, the story deepens as Ho Jae (also played by Park Seo Joon), a character strikingly similar to Tae Sang, and Chae Ok as they unravel the lingering connections, destinies, and enmities that began in Gyeongseong. While Season 1 explored the terrifying monsters born of greed and the even more monstrous human figures, Season 2 shifts the backdrop to Seoul in 2024, promising a fresh narrative.
The final episode of Season 1 teased fans with a cliffhanger, showing a man who looks exactly like Tae Sang responding to the name “Ho Jae.” With the addition of actors Lee Moo Saeng and Bae Hyun Sung, Season 2 is poised to deliver fresh twists and new beginnings, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.
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