Actress Han So-hee spoke candidly about her honest thoughts on the public's negative reaction stemming from past SNS controversies.
On the afternoon of the 16th at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, an interview was conducted with Han So-hee, the lead actress of the film "Project Y" (director Lee Hwan).
"Project Y" is a work that tells the story of Miseon and Dogyung, who dreamed of a different tomorrow while living in the heart of a glamorous city, and who, at the edge of life, steal black money and gold bullion, setting off the events of the story.
That day Han So-hee spoke about the gap between her outward and inner self, "I don't think there is a gap. People say I look cold, but I'm actually not that kind of person. I think you have to talk to someone and experience them to really know them. Anyway, because of my job there are parts where people have to judge just by appearance, so I think gaps happen even if I don't intend them to. That's why I try to communicate a lot with fans," and "Some people unintentionally see another side of me, but I'm grateful for that. I think of myself as a one-dimensional person, and because they concretize that and see it, I'm thankful," she said honestly.
However, this frankness sometimes brought trouble. When allegations of a "EXchange / Transit Love" relationship with actor Ryu Jun-yeol surfaced in 2024, Han So-hee directly expressed her position through her Instagram and blog. In the process she was criticized for inflaming the controversy with emotional responses. When asked whether the public's cold gaze toward her felt frustrating, she began, "Being human means growing. And at certain times people can have narrow views."
She said, "People are very imperfect beings. That's why I think we can learn. Because we're not perfect we can accept others' opinions. When I thought deeply about the public's reactions, I felt you shouldn't simply label them as criticism. Of course there are people around who only say good things. Some will say 'you're right,' and some will not. I don't think those people are necessarily wrong; I think of their feedback as something coming from the closest vantage point. If I can accept that feedback and grow, that's enough for me," and she answered resiliently, "Actually there's nothing to be frustrated about. At the time I thought it was the best I could do, so I did it that way, and if it wasn't right then I think I would accept that feedback and become someone who can solve problems in a better way next time."
Han So-hee, speaking as someone whose job inevitably exposes her to the public, said about how she protects herself, "I think not seeing a problem as a problem is also one method." She said, "I try to think simply, not too optimistically or pessimistically. If there's a problem you fix it, if something is wrong you correct it, and that's how I've changed. In the past, when there was a problem I'd run mental loops like 'why is there a problem?' or 'why can I only be like this?' like a Möbius strip, but now I try to find a breakthrough. Not being swallowed by one way of thinking has helped me a lot in life. So these days, because I won't live only for today, there will be a better tomorrow and next year, so I spend my time with gratitude thinking 'isn't the fact that I think I'm lacking right now the first step of growth?'"
Reflecting on past times, she said, "Still, I lived diligently. I feel I did live diligently." Han So-hee, who tries not to become consumed by the past, said, "I try hard to leave past things in the past and focus on the present and future."
In particular, Han So-hee said she reads all reactions posted on SNS. She said, "Of course you have to distinguish between criticism and condemnation, but anyway I consider both harsh words and praise as interest in me. So there is good feedback, but naturally there will be bad feedback too. People can't be perfect. I think becoming someone who can accept feedback makes you a better person, so even if I see bad comments I think 'I can fix that.' Isn't that good? Who in life would tell me my flaws? Everyone cheers and encourages you. I also think it's a privilege of my job to be able to receive feedback on my mistakes from the closest place. In that sense, sometimes I think it's a blessed job," she said frankly.
But when told she seemed to have a strong mentality, Han So-hee said, "I'm weak. That's why I have to give myself this kind of thought periodically," revealing she practices 'indoctrination-style' mind control. Asked how she deals with absurd malicious comments, she said, "It's best not to see them, but aren't there situations where you can't avoid seeing them? Still, there haven't actually been that many absurd malicious comments directed at me. You also have to know how to let things go, and you must admit it's my arrogance to think all ten people must think the same. People have diverse ideologies and lifestyles, so if you can't accept those various opinions I think you should give up this job," she said firmly. (Interview ② to follow.)<
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