Born in 1981 in the United States, Han Ye-seul was a familiar face in Korean dramas and a top-notch star. He reached the pinnacle of his career, starring in widely acclaimed roles across Asia and winning major Korean awards at prestigious ceremonies such as the Baeksang Arts Award, the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Bell Awards. However, her fame has faded in the last 5 years without any new roles, and she is now better known for controversial relationships and a seemingly carefree attitude towards her career.
Han Ye-seul entered the Korean entertainment industry as a model in 2001, quickly gaining fame with her stunning figure, attractive curves and chic, upscale charm. This led to modeling gigs with several luxury brands.
She also appeared in popular projects such as “Couple or Trouble” (2006), “Tazza” (2008), “Birth of a Beauty” (2014), “Miss Gold Digger” (2007) and “Penny Pinchers” (2011). . During this time, Han Ye-seul has become both a fashion icon and a well-known vlogger in Korea, securing a strong fan base and proving her acting skills through various awards.
However, Han Ye-seul’s fame has declined due to her allegedly “unpredictable and unprofessional” behavior. In 2008, she courted controversy by leaving the Korea Film Awards midway after a colleague won the Best New Actress award. The incident led to significant backlash on social media, with the public calling her “rude”. Although she apologized, explaining that her departure was due to tiredness from filming, the damage was done.
Then, in 2011, Han Ye-seul made an even bigger misstep by leaving the filming set of “Spy Myung Wol” without any warning. She was the lead actress of the drama, but on August 14 and 15 she did not show up on the set, and on August 16 she flew to Los Angeles without informing anyone. This led to production being halted, with broadcaster KBS accusing it of being “irresponsible and inexcusable”. The producers also considered suing Han Ye-seul for interrupting filming.
At the time, the actress’ agency, SidusHQ, defended her, citing disagreements with the director over working conditions.
However, the industry heavily criticized Han Ye-seul, claiming that she exhibited “diva” behavior that impacted hundreds of employees. The actress returned to Korea shortly after and apologized at the airport, but insisted that her actions were justified due to Korea’s grueling filming schedule.
Afterwards, Han Ye-seul struggled to regain her career. Although “Birth of a Beauty” brought her renewed fame in late 2014, her last notable projects were “Madame Antoine” (2016), “20th Century Boy and Girl” (2017) and “Big Issue” (2019). In recent interviews, he has attributed his stalled career to the crisis in the film industry and ongoing controversies surrounding his personal life.
In 2021, she started dating handsome model Ryu Sung-jae, and in May 2024, they officially registered their marriage. However, Ryu Sung-jae was criticized due to rumors that he had previously worked at a high-end host club and had allegedly dated wealthy clients. Despite public disapproval, Han Ye-seul defended her relationship.
Han Ye-seul’s appearance change was also a hot topic of discussion. Initially, she denied having undergone cosmetic surgery, claiming that such rumors hurt her. However, she later admitted that she had undergone eyelid surgery, explaining that it was due to the fall affecting her eyes.
“I fixed my eyelids, which is why my face may look different, especially my bigger eyes,” shared the actress.
However, his inconsistency on this topic has left many disappointed. Currently, Han Ye-seul and her new husband are on vacation in the United States to relax and concentrate.
Source: K14
