On March 18th, Hyeri issued an apology regarding her inadvertent expression of emotions on Instagram following the news of Ryu Jun-Yeol and Han So-hee’s relationship. Additionally, she provided insight into the process of her breakup with Ryu Jun-yeol.

Hyeri’s apology swiftly circulated across prominent online communities such as FMKorea and theqoo, drawing significant attention and eliciting fervent responses from netizens. Many netizens expressed sympathy towards both Hyeri, Ryu Jun-yeol’s former girlfriend and Han So-hee, his current partner.

Some netizens empathetically commented, “I only feel sorry for Hyeri and Han So-hee. Be strong”, “Stop criticizing the three of them. They already apologized”, “Such things could happen.

But I guess it must have been so tiring for Hyeri to make such a statement”, and “I hope Hyeri will meet a better man and be happy. Ryu Jun-Yeol and Han So-hee are starting a new relationship. Let’s forget everything in the past and live happily”.

Others echoed similar sentiments, stating, “I can sympathize with both Hyeri and Han So-hee”, “I understand both Hyeri and Han So-hee…ㅠㅠ What an unexpected issue”, and “I don’t think any of them should be criticized in this situation”.

Furthermore, there were calls for an end to blame and criticism, with comments such as “I hope everyone stops blaming them and criticizing any of them”, and “I understand them three.

Let them solve their matters”, and “I feel so sorry for them. None of them should be criticized”. Additionally, there were reflections on the complexity of relationships, with remarks like “I understand how you feel” and “I understand her. She should have ended the relationship clearly…”.