As a long-time Han Ji-min fan, this one hurts to write — over the years she’s repeatedly ended up opposite male leads who later became embroiled in public scandals. That bad luck hasn’t done her any favors when fans decide whether to rewatch or support those shows.
1. Kang Ji Hwan — Capital Scandal (2007)
They had huge on-screen chemistry and even won “Best Couple” at the KBS Drama Awards. In 2019 Kang Ji Hwan was arrested and later admitted guilt for sexual assault charges. The conviction caused many viewers to blacklist the drama.
2. Jung Woo Sung — Padam Padam (2011)
Jung Woo Sung helped make this JTBC romance a cable hit. Years later his complicated personal life and related exposés revived controversy around his name — not criminal charges like some others, but a very public relationship scandal that keeps getting talked about.
3. Park Yoochun — Rooftop Prince (2012)
Park Yoochun and Han Ji-min scored another “Best Couple” trophy for this SBS drama. His later drug and sexual-assault scandals, however, led many fans to label the show a “do not watch” to avoid supporting him.
4. Lee Min Ki — Behind Your Touch (2023)
Lee Min Ki’s casting on JTBC’s 2023 drama brought up past sexual-assault allegations. He was cleared of charges, but the controversy still resurfaces and divides opinions whenever his name is mentioned.
5. Park Sung Hoon — Efficient Dating For Singles (announced for 2026)
Park Sung Hoon (known for roles in The Glory and Squid Game) was announced as Han Ji-min’s co-star for a 2026 JTBC adaptation. In 2025 he faced backlash after accidentally posting an explicit Squid Game parody image on his personal account, which cost him a role and drew sharp reactions — some viewers welcomed his return, others remain critical.
Quick context worth knowing as a fan:
- Han Ji-min is a respected lead who’s headlined major network and cable dramas across the 2000s–2020s (KBS, SBS, JTBC) and has earned awards and strong fan support for her performances.
- She’s famously won “Best Couple” awards with co-stars (notably for Capital Scandal and Rooftop Prince), showing how convincing her on-screen chemistry has been over time.
- In Korean entertainment, public controversies can heavily affect a show’s reputation — actors are sometimes dropped or projects reedited after scandals.
Bottom line: it’s wild and kind of heartbreaking that Han Ji-min’s filmography keeps intersecting with so many headline-grabbing controversies. Despite that, she continues to deliver solid performances and stay busy — which, as a fan, I’m here for.
Source: Koreaboo