Singer and actress Hyeri directly shared her feelings with fans for the first time since the dating rumors with dancer Woo-tae emerged. After experiencing two public relationships in the past, Hyeri opted for a cautious attitude this time to protect her privacy, responding to some negative comments with grace and warmth, earning the support of her fans.
Hyeri expressed through Bubble, a fan communication platform, on the 4th, 'I can't sleep because I miss you so much. I really miss you too,' and added, 'I am earnestly reading each reply you send me. What I desire is really just one thing: to live happily and healthily without pain! That’s it.' She continued, 'I've been living with many attacks for a long time, so I'm okay. However, it really upsets me that fans feel hurt.' She concluded with, 'I'm really sorry. Next time, I will pay more attention to you. Thank you, I'm sorry, I love you. I will do better,' revealing her heartfelt sincerity.
This was Hyeri's first emotional response three days after the dating rumors surfaced. Fans reacted by saying, 'It was warmer than any words,' 'Hyeri is a truly classy celebrity,' and 'Is it easy to respond like that to negative comments?' showing their admiration for Hyeri's mature attitude.
Earlier, on the 1st, dating rumors between Hyeri and dancer Woo-tae emerged. The two met for the first time on the film Victory and were later spotted together during fan meeting practice videos, igniting the dating rumors. In particular, their affectionate gazes and natural chemistry caught the attention of netizens.
However, Hyeri's agency Sublime stated, 'We cannot confirm anything about the actor's private life,' maintaining a cautious stance. Typically, referring to dating rumors with terms like 'cannot confirm' or 'private life' is taken as tacit acknowledgment rather than using the phrase 'not true.' However, in Hyeri's case, they have maintained a careful attitude without officially confirming or denying anything.
This is not unrelated to her past experiences with two public relationships. Hyeri dated Tony An, a former member of H.O.T, in 2013, and from 2017, she was in a public relationship with actor Ryu Jun-yeol, which ended in November 2023. At that time, she calmly stated, 'The timing and reason for the breakup are private,' but the gaze and side effects that come with being a couple in the entertainment industry were substantial.
This time, Hyeri has used the 'private life' card to completely block out any rumors. Staying true to her nature of actively communicating with fans, she did not directly mention the dating rumors, but she sincerely responded to fans' concerns through Bubble. In particular, her response to the negative comment 'You're so shameless' with 'I will do better' has been evaluated as 'class itself.' Netizens commented, 'Hyeri is always honest and warm,' 'She provides comfort with just a word,' and 'With this attitude, it's no wonder that real fans will only increase.'
The wisdom of protecting her privacy instead of engaging in public relationships, along with her warm demeanor that remains unfazed by negative comments. Hyeri stands now not only as a celebrity but also as a 'mature adult.'
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