Actress Han So Hee is once again in the spotlight due to her mother's recent arrest, bringing attention to her difficult family past.

On September 2, TV Chosun reported that Han So Hee's mother, Ms. Shin, was arrested for operating an illegal gambling ring. Since 2021, Ms. Shin allegedly ran 12 illegal gambling sites across the country, using others to help cover her tracks.

This isn't the first time Han So Hee has faced controversy because of her mother. In 2020, just as she was rising to fame with her role in 'The World of the Married,' her mother became involved in a debt scandal, leading Han So Hee to open up about her family history.

Han So Hee shared back then, "My parents divorced when I was about 5 years old, and I was raised by my grandmother. Even when I moved to Ulsan for high school, I lived with my grandmother. After graduation, I moved to Seoul to start my career."

She continued, "I wasn’t in frequent contact with my mother, so I only found out about her debts when I was 20. As the daughter of the grandmother who raised me, I felt it was my duty to repay those debts, and I did my best even before my debut."

The situation worsened when her mother borrowed money under Han So Hee's name and failed to pay it back. Han So Hee explained, "In the debt documents, there were promissory notes and debts in my name that I didn’t know about, and the amount became too large for me to handle."

Netizens showed support for Han So Hee, admiring her efforts to repay the debts. However, in 2022, another fraud allegation involving her mother brought more challenges.

At that time, her agency stepped in and clarified that Han So Hee was no longer responsible for her mother's debts. They apologized, saying, "We apologize to those who were unintentionally harmed."

Now, with her mother's recent arrest, Han So Hee finds herself back in a difficult situation, and many are watching to see how she will respond this time.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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