๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Han SOI has faced numerous scandals and controversies throughout her career, which are deeply rooted in her troubled family background. Born Lee SOI in 1994 in Olen, South Korea, she was raised by her maternal grandmother after her parents divorced when she was just 5 years old.
๐ SOI had minimal contact with her parents, with her father disappearing entirely and her mother only appearing sporadically for financial help. This led to a challenging childhood filled with financial struggles.
๐ After high school, SOI moved to Seoul with her grandmother, working various part-time jobs to support themselves. With only $240 left, she transitioned into modeling, which eventually led her to acting.
๐ Initially, SOI aimed to earn money for her education but found her passion in acting, encouraged by her grandmother. She changed her stage name from Lee to Han to distance herself from her family.
๐ธ Unfortunately, her mother resurfaced, causing financial turmoil by taking out loans in SOI's name when she was a minor. SOI had to use her earnings to pay off her mother's debts, which continued to escalate.
๐ฐ In 2020, allegations against SOI's mother surfaced, revealing her involvement in scams. SOI publicly apologized to the victims and shared her struggles with her mother's actions.
โ๏ธ A court later ruled that SOI was not responsible for her mother's debts, allowing her to focus on her career. However, in 2022, her mother was sued for fraud, further complicating SOI's life.
๐ In 2024, SOI faced her own scandals, including a high-profile dating controversy, which led to a decline in her career and loss of endorsement deals.
๐ฒ Recently, SOI's mother was arrested for operating illegal gambling dens, reigniting public scrutiny. SOI's agency confirmed her lack of involvement and expressed their support for her.
๐ค Many fans sympathize with SOI, recognizing her efforts to distance herself from her mother and hoping she can move forward in her career without further issues.