Han So-hee Pens Lengthy, Emotional Blog Post After 10-Month Hiatus [Full Text Translation]

Actress Han So-hee has returned to blogging after a 10-month break.

On January 12, Han So-hee shared a heartfelt post on her Naver blog, opening with, "Another year is slipping away. This time, I suddenly bought six flowerpots. I don’t know why. Maybe I thought that bringing life into my home would help me grow alongside them."

She expressed, "The voices and news of our times weigh heavily on me, making the seemingly ordinary New Year feel burdensome. All I can do is offer a few words of condolences and comfort, which leaves me feeling powerless. Sometimes, I even find myself blaming the innocent sky."

Han continued, "I’m doing well. I’ve spent time reflecting on myself—on my narrow perspective, my mistakes, and the feelings of shame that follow. I’ve tried to cultivate these emotions within me, but it’s still a work in progress. Occasionally, I notice people visiting my blog, and it makes me feel small to offer nothing but excuses like these."

She concluded with, "I find solace in asking after others’ well-being and appreciating the value of uneventful days. I hope we all stay safe and sound, a little warmer, a little less hurt. I hope we can bury our tangled feelings in this cold winter and bloom like flowers in the coming spring."

Background on the Controversy

Last March, a netizen reported seeing Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol on vacation in Hawaii, sparking rumors of their romantic relationship. The speculation intensified when Hyeri, Ryu Jun-yeol’s girlfriend of seven years, posted a palm tree photo on social media with the caption, "Interesting," leading to allegations of infidelity.

Han So-hee responded on her own social media, writing, "I enjoy the show Transit Love, but it’s not part of my life. Funny, isn’t it?"

As the controversy grew, both Han and Ryu admitted to their relationship but eventually announced their breakup. The conflict, which involved Hyeri, also concluded after the two women posted public apologies on social media.

Since the incident, Han So-hee had stepped back from blogging.

Full Blog Post from Han So-hee [Translated]:

“Another year is slipping away. This time, I suddenly bought six flowerpots. I don’t know why. Maybe I thought that bringing life into my home would help me grow alongside them.

How was your year-end? Are you basking in the shadows of twinkling lights, or quietly waiting for the coming year?

The voices and news of our times weigh heavily on me, making the seemingly ordinary New Year feel burdensome. All I can do is offer a few words of condolences and comfort, which leaves me feeling powerless. Sometimes, I even find myself blaming the innocent sky.

I hope we can start the new year with small resolutions, not for grand achievements but simply to get through each day.

I’m doing well. I’ve spent time reflecting on myself—on my narrow perspective, my mistakes, and the feelings of shame that follow. I’ve tried to cultivate these emotions within me, but it’s still a work in progress. Occasionally, I notice people visiting my blog, and it makes me feel small to offer nothing but excuses like these.

Anyway! This is just a personal reflection and not meant to shift any burdens. I’m simply writing down my thoughts.

It seems the courage I had in my 20s is different in my 30s.

I started writing this in December, and now I’m finishing it. I’m worried about everyone. It’s so cold, and I imagine many of you are struggling emotionally. I hope you’re bundled up in padded jackets, scarves, ear muffs, or even with hot packs and heated cushions.

Don’t forget to stretch often. Stress, as they say, is the root of all illnesses—though I’m not very good at managing it myself.

For those who cherished this blog as a part of their lives, I’m writing these words now. My posts have always been scattered and disorganized, then and now.

Recently, I’ve been finding joy in uneventful days and in asking others how they’re doing. I remember our shy smiles and the "See you next time" promises exchanged with fans. Those fleeting moments often shape my entire day.

I’ve even bought some snug—but perhaps too snug—socks for the winter.

So, what I really want to say is this: I hope we all stay safe and sound, a little warmer, a little less hurt. I hope we can bury our tangled feelings in this cold winter and bloom like flowers in the coming spring.”