Fans Explode After Ryu Jun Yeol Mentions Ex Han So Hee At Cannes Film Festival!
On May 13, a worker from a Japanese film company named Elles Films posted a story about meeting Ryu Jun Yeol at the Cannes Film Festival.
There are many celebrity couples whose love stories create mixed feelings among fans. One such pair is Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee. Their relationship sparked heated debate and strong displeasure online from the beginning. Even though they broke up, the Reply 1988 star recently mentioned the Nevertheless actress during a chat at the Cannes film festival. This simple comment made rounds and, once again, stirred up the internet. Read on to know all about it.
Ryu Jun Yeol Mentioning Ex Han So Hee At Cannes Film Festival Sparks Massive Fan Outrage
On May 13, a worker from a Japanese film company named Elles Films posted a story about meeting Ryu Jun Yeol at the Cannes Film Festival. The worker said that the Reply 1988 actor was there as a buyer. When the employee spoke about a Korean film they had distributed earlier, the Reply 1988 actor asked which movie it was.
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The employee felt nervous to share the name. The film stars Han So Hee, who was Ryu Jun Yeol’s former girlfriend. Still, the worker told him it was the movie called Heavy Snow. The Reply 1988 star replied that he knew it very well. He said it was a Han So Hee movie and added that it was really funny. This short moment soon spread like wildfire.
Many netizens felt angry that Ryu Jun Yeol mentioned the Nevertheless actress so casually even after their breakup. They believed he should have avoided talking about her, especially because their past relationship had brought her a lot of trouble and public criticism. Fans recalled how hard the dating news was on Han So Hee, with many people attacking her online.
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Some said Ryu Jun Yeol was too relaxed about the topic, as if he forgot the problems he caused her. Others blamed the Japanese worker for sharing the private talk online and creating havoc. They worried that everyone would start hating on the Nevertheless actress.
First Published: May 15, 2026 4:00 PMFAQs
When did the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begin?
The 79th Cannes Film Festival began on May 12, 2026, and runs until May 23, 2026.
What is the drama around Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee?
The pair faced huge backlash after confirming their relationship in early 2024. Many netizens accused them of “transit dating” right after Ryu’s breakup with his long-time girlfriend Hyeri, which led to heavy online criticism, especially toward Han So Hee.
When did Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee break up?
They broke up in March 2024, just weeks after publicly confirming their relationship.
What are Ryu Jun Yeol’s upcoming projects?
Ryu Jun Yeol will star in the Netflix thriller series Mousetrap (releasing in Q3 2026) and is in talks for another Netflix series titled Outback.
