Actress Ha Yeon-su for the first time directly revealed why she has been staying long-term in Tokyo, Japan, and the background that made it difficult for her to work in Korea. Amid past rumors of retirement after her profile was deleted from portal sites, the gap in her activity and the real circumstances have come to light and drawn interest.
#. Portal profile deletion → retirement rumors… 2022, when only her study abroad in Japan was confirmed
In 2022, Ha Yeon-su's profile was suddenly deleted from major portal sites such as Naver and Daum, raising suspicions of "pausing activities or retiring." At the time, her former agency Andmark told OSEN, "It is confirmed that the exclusive contract ended in early '22, so we cannot verify," and added, "We only know that she is currently studying in Japan."
Afterward, Ha Yeon-su quelled the controversy over the profile deletion by sharing updates from Japan on social media, but the retirement rumors were not completely resolved.
#. Past resurfaced where she gave up university to debut
Ha Yeon-su, who attended an arts middle school and an animation high school, had been accepted to university but her decision to give up enrollment after receiving a debut offer drew renewed attention.
In a past variety show, she said, "One semester's tuition is 600,000 won; would four years until graduation really be meaningful?" and added, "I've long dreamed of owning my own home, so I chose work, and then suddenly I was offered an acting role."
#. Strong rebuttal to malicious rumors… "Get a grip, I will sue"
In 2022, absurd false rumors such as 'entering AV' spread in an online cafe regarding her study abroad in Japan. Upon seeing this, Ha Yeon-su immediately refuted them and took a hard line. She warned, "Get a grip. Don't mention me. I will really sue," and added in anger, "I still have the old PDF files. I just didn't step forward because male-dominated communities are so insignificant."
She went on, "Are you trying to divide classes for someone who bought a house, is doing what she wants, and is studying and living well?" and criticized, "I worry about the people who will date and marry men like you."
# 3–4 years later… 2025, the reason Ha Yeon-su herself revealed for not being able to work in Korea
On the 21st (local time), while staying in Tokyo, Ha Yeon-su posted a long message on social media. She for the first time directly explained her position regarding the long gap in activity. Ha Yeon-su said, "There's no way I only smile broadly in Tokyo life. I am very anxious, but I am doing my best with the work given to me," and she also revealed the realistic circumstances that made it difficult to continue activities in Korea.
She confessed, "My stay has been prolonged, so to be honest, the number of projects in Korea has significantly decreased. It's hard for me to promise I'll return by a set time. I'm the breadwinner, so I need work," revealing that activities in Japan are by no means easy, and said, "There is definitely a handicap of being a foreigner. Around next year and the year after next, I will push myself to the limit to see how much greater a leap is possible here before thinking about what comes next," showing intense deliberation. At the end of the post, she thanked fans, saying, "Thank you for reading a long post in your precious time."
Meanwhile, Ha Yeon-su, who debuted in 2013 with 'Potato Star,' has been loved by domestic and international fans for her unique vibe and distinctive sensibility.
Recently expanding her activities in Japan to photo shoots and variety shows as she prepares for a comeback, this is the first time she has directly confessed the real reason for the gap in her domestic activities, making it even more notable.<
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