Actress Ha Yeon Soo has finally addressed the rumors about her retirement that have been swirling around!

On December 11th, Ha Yeon Soo made a special appearance on Radio Star, a variety show on MBC, and shared her side of the story in a pre-release video titled, "Why Can’t You Find Ha Yeon Soo Even When You Search?"

In the video, Ha Yeon Soo explained, "I don’t even know what the special feature is, but they invited me to Radio Star. I’m not currently active in Korea, so I came here from Japan. Otherwise, I would still be in Japan."

She also revealed the reason she’s been spending time in Japan. "Originally, I was planning to study art there. But when I found out the tuition was over 150 million won, it was way too expensive. So, I decided to look for a company to work with instead," Ha Yeon Soo shared.

Kim Gu Ra humorously joked, "You started because you were stealing (from the art scene)!" to which Ha Yeon Soo laughed and smiled.

The topic of Ha Yeon Soo's rumored retirement also came up during the conversation. "I left for Japan, and whether it was for university or something else, I’m not really a fan of being in the spotlight. So, I deleted my profile just for fun, but it got blown out of proportion," she said. "They started saying 'Ha Yeon Soo retired', but that’s not true. I just deleted it, and it turned into a huge issue."

She also shared that her profile hasn't been restored yet, and she’s still looking for a Korean agency. "Please contact me," Ha Yeon Soo added.

When Kim Gu Ra asked her about balancing activities between Korea and Japan, Ha Yeon Soo confirmed, "Yes, my position in Japan is pretty stable now, and I have more control over my schedule. I’ve done commercials in Japan and become quite well-known."

Ha Yeon Soo moved to Japan in 2022 after her contract with her previous agency expired. Since then, she has been working as an actress in Japan, staying out of the spotlight in Korea.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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