How An Affair Ruined Kim Min Hee’s Life & Career 

she is the only one getting hate and punishment, i understand she did wrong but the public shouldn't cancel only her, this is so unfair to the women

While I don’t condone cheating it’s stupid for the wife to hold on. He literally moved to another country to live with her. The wife needs to take him for everything she can get and find someone new. She needs to find someone that gives her the respect she deserves.

I’ve seen children suffer because their parents stayed together for the family. It didn’t work and it never does, it really messed them up mentally. Infidelity in a relationship is devastating especially when you have children but to hold on to a loveless marriage makes no sense. Refusing to sign divorce papers is hurting the wife, more than him.

He wasn’t miserable and trying to divorce until his affair with this young actress. Please don’t make it like he has been living a separate life and the Korean judge wouldn’t separate them. 🙄 That’s what he was trying to do to win the public favor but it was a lie. He is a cheater- plain and simple.

Only in Korea can a judge deny a divorce as if keeping people together would actually work and fix problems. The only way it came to court is the wife also signed the papers. After that its supposed to be a done deal, after all it means both have agreed to not be together. Court should only help divide assets etc. but in Korea a judge can tell both of them, NO you have to stay married! 1st world economy with 3rd world primitive society.

Your actions have consequences. Do I feel bad for Kim min he’s absolutely not , do I think her husband should be getting the same backlash she has yes. But you guys in the comments sitting her acting like she’s a victim is ridiculous. She lives in a mansion with her successful husband who probably gives her whatever she wants. She’s fine the only consequences she has is not acting in Korea but she is still acting in his movies. It’s not like she’s a bum on the street she still living better than us so what the hell y’all trying to sympathize for her for?!?

she’s extremely beautiful, i didn’t know this about her life but I know her works, The Handmaiden and Alone at the Beach. It’s sad her career fell apart and his continued as nothing, also the fact he keeps giving her roles about infidelity. I know punishment should come to those who do wrong, so I hope he feels the way she feels

Very sad how the Korean entertainment industry really punish the women and put them in very high expectations even when these are events in their personal lives. He filed for divorce in 2016. Denied by the courts. No one knows what two people go through and it shouldn't influence their careers. Work and personal home life needs to be separated in their judgements of people.

I hate the fact that he didn’t get as much backlash, I mean she deserves the hate given, she knew he was a married man, but he was the married man. He owed his wife loyalty and fidelity. The double standards annoying me to no end, the more I learn about Korean society, the more I’m annoyed by it

Wife is goated. He destroyed her happiness by cheating now she has the say if he gets a happy life with his mistress. Holy based 😂

It's amazing how Marriage is not a Mutual Agreement of Love and Affection, to a lot of people, it's "Ownership".

Sad that the family man cheated but she gets banned while he's doing fine. I will never understand why men don't get hardly any hate while the women get so much back flashed

Min Hee had a STELLAR career ahead of her. After watching The Handmaiden, which was a huge success internationally, I thought this would be beginning of great things for her but "love" just tore it apart. I'm not justifying her actions, nor I condone it, but I sincerely hope this issue dies down eventually so she could make an awesome comeback. However, people keep forgetting that South Korea is quite traditional still.

I do not get the judge denying the divorce... ... ...and the wife should just divorce. It makes no sense to keep this marriage. "Keeping the marriage for the sake of the kids" meanwhile the man left the home... ... ...

Min Hee is likely happy or feeling like hitting a jackpot for having a boy friend,a father,an uncle,a grand father and a sugar daddy with her movie directors affair.

The Handmaiden is my favorite film of all time and her performance in Alone at the Beach is truly one for the history books. The fact that she was blacklisted, to me, is an act of misogyny. She shouldn’t have to do this, but perhaps she could find a new career in America, where people are more forgiving of such matters, and Korean cinema is gaining popularity

I find Korean justice system odd, I’ve never heard a judge deny a divorce petition. I guess only in SK that happens. When the judge something like he has to make amends to his family first, or he didn’t put enough effort.. like it’s his business. Isn’t it the court’s business to rule fairly and not be biased?

the wife is smart fir not divorcing considering his old age she will get everything plus the mistress will tilll the end be his mistress and bever his wife

Nobody thought this was the wife revenge on both of them, they will be forever cheaters in the eyes of public even if he wanted divorce, him and his mistress will pay a huge amount . In both options they are losers

She deserves every single bit for being a garden tool, and the husband needs to get the same treatment .

The people in the comment section are pushing the wife to get the divorce done lmao. Not me though, stay like this is better. When the man dies the heritage will go to the legal wife and the kids. Its the payback, i think. After all the legal wife had been through in an 'Asian marriage' (iykwim)

Wow the comments section is so toxic… All i hope is the wife and her children is okay, no matter what we as an outsider didn’t know why the wife choose to hold on. I also hope Minhee family won’t be hurt in any way because Sangsoo and Minhee selfish actions

Smh they’re both weird… he made a film about an affair with a director and she acted the part omg. Do they not have a conscience lol… He wrecked his kids’ views on marriage at this point but let’s just keep making infidelity films. And his career isn’t affected??

The JUDGE tho 😂😂😂😂😂😂 He needs to give all his Money to the Wife and quickly so that he can get the damn paper hahaahhahaha

Well why would wife divorce him? If It's his choice to love another woman than it’s her choice to make the last call about divorce..and she should get his money as much as she can..and for her daughter It's already viral news so she knows everything and is aware her parent's conflict so what new will effect the child? it’s not easy for everyone to move on and find another partner after facing cheating from previous partner..so she better take her revenge by keeping him tied with her name as long as she could..i m not blaming anyone but i am simply supporting wife's decision cause she is also free to take her life and divorce decision.. 😏

I do not support cheaters and the whole situation, but why she is the enemy and black listed meanwhile he is NOT. WTF, for tango you need two. 😕

I shall make it my mission to watch her films...if I'm not mistaken The Handmaiden is one of the most famous films to have come out of SK.

I’m more flabbergasted about the courts being able to deny the divorce so he can “heal” his relationship with his family?!?!!? Bro at this point it’s been eight years, there’s no “healing” the relationship. Why keep everyone involved miserable when there’s a wish to dissolve the marriage??!!?!?? Also it’s deeply unfortunate that as woman her career would of course be the one to suffer and not his as if she was the villain and stole him from his wife. He strikes me as the kind of person who would have pursued her regardless of his marital status. It takes two people to have an affair, it’s unfortunate that it’s traditionally pinned on the woman like she’s some femme fatale out to steal everyone’s man when despite everything they’re in a committed relationship eight years later.

The way these comments are showing mercy and supporting the mistress. I feel so disgusted 🤢 Bet they are also a homewrecker or else why would you show sympathy for these horrible people. They freaking deserve the hate lol.

Resolve one relationship before starting another. That’s all that needed to happen. The wife may have been more open to divorce if it was between the two of them, but bring in another woman and it becomes about spite.

Feeling sad for the wife. Both the cheaters should equally suffer.

And that’s what she gets!!! Karma don’t play!!

Women who knowingly goes into a relationship with a married man should also shoulder the blame and consequences. They both deserve karma.

The one kind of people I hate the most are CHEATERS! Only the most horrible people can backstab the ones they say they love

wife did the right thing.. she'll always gonna be a mistress never a wife.. he'll always be a cheater

Why in the even of scandal, only the women will be thrown stones at and need to hide themselves. Both are guilty if it's an extramarital affair

It takes two to tango, why is the woman getting all the flack for it

It's unfortunate that in Korea, you are always being judged by everything. Your physical appearance, what you do including things you done in the past, where you go, etc. Any controversy or scandal you get into can ruin your career forever.

Ya'll are doing too much trying to sympathize with her. She knew he was married so she is EQUALLY to blame and she should face backlash..can we please stop this narrative that the other women isn't to blame in these kind of situations, if she didn't know he was married then yes don't blame her but if she knew or found out about the marriage and continued the relationship then she is equally in the wrong. And let's be honest he only filed for divorce cause of the backlash they were getting he wasn't really trying to divorce his wife before this

You don’t fall in love with someone else while married Just detangle Then fall in love with whoever. Less pain all around

I do not condone cheating as my own father was a cheater But if he had already wanted to divorce all the way in 2016 and his wife denied it he’s stuck in a situation where he is in love with another woman and when he tried to get a divorce his wife didn’t let him This is tricky

i was waiting for this!!!!!!! thank u

She’s 41? Damn she’s beautiful at 41. It is their private matter. People shouldn’t put her down. Her career and private life is two different matter. I love to see her more in movie or series

You should never stay in a toxic marriage because of your children. It’s only going to make their lives miserable. Just move on and find someone better that deserves your time.

They're adults and although their actions have primarily caused Song's wife and daughter pain, it's done I'm not condoning the actions just stating it's already done

Get a divorce.first before findingq someone else! This old man knew better! Hnads out to the wife becaause she knows her husband better! Why throw her marriage away, I am sure she been through his affairs in qthe past.

You cannot force love. Let go and move on is my advice. I did!

Seeing so many people making it about women being specifically punished in society as if they haven't watched more videos on this channel of men and women being equally punished in their career for mis-tepping in their personal life( or not even that aka just plain dating) . It's not as much about gender as it's about professional bias/class. Actors and idols always get short end of the stick there 😬

I loved the handmaid but it's what she deserves. People are allowed to feel negatively about those who go after married people.

Tbh i don’t find it wrong the court denying his divorce, it’s what he deserves, it’s some sort of way of making him responsible for her wife’s and daughter’s living expenses. And i don’t think it affects them that much since he probably doesn’t live with his qife anyway. It would be better if the industry also banned him from making movies and not only Minhee though…

Dude how people normalized adultery they are becoming so open minded i afraid there brain might be fell out of their skull

The way people react to cheating scandals is so over the top. It's terrible to cheat or to get involved with a married person but there are far worse things a person can do. This scandal should have died out after some time and allowed her to be able to rebuild her career instead of completely destroying her. Meanwhile, he's suffered no consequences even though he is the most to blame since he was the married one. And at this point his wife is no longer a victim. She needs to let go and allow everyone to move on.

It’s interesting & sad how a decision can ruin your life like this.

Cancel both of them…. There both horrible.

This situation reminds me of a similar thing that recently became big news in the western entertainment world (Ned Fulmer, ex-CEO of the Try Guys). It's so interesting to me how this clearly shows the stark contrast in thinking there is for the west and the east. For people who aren't aware of what happened, basically Ned Fulmer cheated on his wife his an employee at the company he was formerly the CEO of. Therefore, the general public opinion about this is, that although the relationship was consensual, there was a power imbalance to begin with, so the "consensual" aspect is irrelevant. And also, since Ned had built his public image around being "the wife guy", always bringing her and their children up, he messed that up and lost the public's trust, basically. In the end, though both Ned and his mistress were in the wrong, the judgment was heavier on Ned. She did of course receive a lot of hate too, but people understand all of the previously stated reasons, and therefore she is seen as the lesser culprit, in a way. However, from what I see in this case, people aren't even bringing that point up. They are simply too blind by their patriarchal views of how society is supposed to be, at large but also in the sense of the ideal family structure, to be able to see how in this case too, there is a power imbalance. Kim Minhee met him while at work, and him being a director already makes him a superior. I am not saying this is the case, but hypothetically, if this affair wasn't consensual both ways and Minhee didn't want to accept the director's advances, she could be fired from the project and that could lead to her not being able of getting other projects. Also, I am not too sure of how the korean law works but it's mindblowing to me that despite all of this, the court didn't approve the divorce. I mean, it's in the best interest of both the wife and their kid too, to be able to live peacefully and away from someone that has caused them so much harm. I don't know... moral of the story is though, just don't cheat. Personally, I am polyamorous, and I am this way specifically because I don't ever want to face a situation where I am "tempted" to cheat, I'd rather choose the option of having free will to tell my partner from the get go that I could fall for someone else too, and that doesn't mean I stop loving them and caring either. So yeah, if you know you could possibly feel love for more than one person at once, at least consider being honest about it.

It's just sad that she's the only one getting hate...

No matter how good of an actress she is, if you are an S list star where you are enjoying all the glory, then you deserve the fair share of criticism too if ypu do something as low and wrong as adultery. This is the price one has to pay. Yes, the director needs to be condemned at the same level. But whatever criticism she is receiving, she very much deseves it

They said it is a private matters but they are working for public so if they dont want to be critizise by the public they should stop working for the public.. The public people are the ones who makes them rich by watching there movies.. So if they want to be private dont show there faces to the public thats my opinion thnx

I hate cheaters

I DON'T LIKE WHAT HAPPEN AND I FEEL SAD FOR THE EXWIFE AND KIDS, I DON'T LIKE PEOPLE WHO HAVE AN AFFAIRS BUT WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE THEM, WE ARE ALL SINNERS

By refusing the divorce, the judge ensured that there's 3 ppl that r unhappy instead of just 1 person

They are both gross and both should be cancelled.

this just feels like hes screwing her over and dragging her down w him

It’s crazy how your actions have consequences

This is interesting, I didn't realize in SK, if you're the victim of infidelity, it is up to you to divorce the partner, instead of the other way around. That is so...different... so even though this cheating director wanted out of his marriage so he could marry his younger mistress, they wouldn't let him go LOL. You know what, if he really wants to, maybe he could totally offer lots of $$$. Because I bet you, his legal wife and children probably never see a dime of whatever movie he's made right now :) He's totally lived abroad to avoid them and the public in SK. He's just living the life, he doesn't care. Although also very interesting that his affair partner is choosing him, now she's probably 'stuck' too, if she leaves him, she's in her 40s, bad reputation, no work outside work provided by this guy (her affair partner)....the whole dynamic is just ...bad all around.

People who are pressing her to get a divorce don't understand why its good to keep the marriage. It's actually the smartest decision, and it's not like she can't get herself a boytoy since he's in another country now. Min Hee will get his love and affection but his legacy will belong to his LEGAL children. Even if he makes a will, imagine how easy it'd be for his children to contest that. Who did you think a conservative Korean judge will give the will to?: - ""slutty""(this country is sexist) mistress - innocent child whose life was ruined by this affair She's going to win in the end. This is why being a mistress never ever works. As a woman, you will be the one to get ALL the blame. YOUR career will suffer and no matter how much that man loves you, the court will always ALWAYS side with the wife. Actually, in most countries, the courts will prioritize an EX-WIFE over you. Especially if children are involved. Women who think messing with married men is fun do not think ahead. If you're gonna be a mistress at least demand an extreme amount of money or assets in your name. Otherwise you're just gonna ruin your life for some 🍆.

I think a lot of people are being really harsh towards the wife. If you were in her situation, wouldn't you want to make the best effort to try & save the relationship instead of just divorce? He's the one who cheated!!! I get that people drift apart but he was still married! It's also wrong that people are pnly cancelling her. They're both adults, leave them alone.

I TOTALLY love her as a actress, the society only condoning her is totally a mess, so wrong and misogynistic!

I agree all of us are so quick to.criticise others we hop on that.quicker than a duck on a June bug .i.have really made a change in that. Won't be brutal in.what i say any.moore there are better words I choose to say

Both are doing fine. Both are award-winning and extremely respected artists in world cinema.

Lol it happens every single day in Hollywood.

He tried to get divorced before and they said No. So, he has to stay in an unhappy marriage? SK is so weird. The wife should have gotten the hint and she should not be getting the hate. Sorry, not sorry..

Everyone is talking about marriage. There is not a single person who is talking about love. Where is love in that marriage. Why that lady need a person who doesn’t even love her. Revenge is nothing less than a slow poison.

Why stay in a marriage when the man clearly doesn't love you anymore and has already moved on with another woman. And I will never understand a judge denying a divorce for personal reasons. The man has moved on. People act like their so perfect and have never made mistakes.

It sucks because if he dumps her she is literally out on her a$$…. No income, no house, can’t start a new career. She’ll literally have to flip burgers. Let’s just hope he doesn’t cheat on her with a younger girl later on or she’s screwed. 😅

A judge can deny your divorce in Korea? That's crazy

I just don’t understand what would make you want to go after a man that’s not only married but also old enough to be your father…I really wish I understood what goes on in these people’s heads and the worst part is she’s the only one suffering between the two of them

Cannot understand the politics of this Court ,this 2022 ,how can a wife stay with a man who does not care or love her,

You are right takes 2 to tango 2 to have an affair .its adultery on his part. Not really sure I know her well as star. Not familiar with any films of hers to be honest.either.

Again is no one business because you have no idea until your in love with someone no matter what age. Leave them alone

Soo much drama, I can't even digest let me just... 😑😑

He is the one strayed, and she gets punished... interesting society.

I love my community for this. Almost same shit happened in our movie industrt but my society had awesome response. The female celeb gave up her career anounced retirement and ready to marry the guy whos married with children at that time. She even switched religion PUBLICLY for him but later they broke up obviously once a cheater is alwaus a cheater. And the guy was like well celebrated and deemed as legend in his field but later all this debacle happened our industry and society welcomed HER with open arms and shunned the guy out of industry for a while coz wveryone said, hes the married, older one, he shouldve known better. She's a superstar in the same industry now married with kids living her best life. I genuinly love our soceity for its open mind in many social issues. The best.

She's an adult , he's an adult . Both are in the wrong .

She's such an underrated artist

Reading the comments and seeing how Western people approach cheating and having an affair, remind me why I and many of my friends don't see their movies anymore. I'm not an east asian and I'm not a religious person but believe it or not some societies and people do not approach cheating like them and most importantly their approach and opinion on having an affair is not standard for many people. I'm just thankful that drama exists so we can relate to their culture and standards.

Wow to remain this long together despite being despised by many ppl, and him really aging, i guess it must be very strong love. Him cheating is st absolutely wrong, but i think he did not love his wife that much,and there were already problems in marriage. But still they have to pay for their decision to cheat while hes still married, but i dont think it should be cursing and harsh words till now, its been too long and lets make things lighter

can someone explain how the judge reject the divorce?. if someone wants a divorce they can get it rite even if they cheat on their wife. it happens in U.S all the time?... is there a different rule in Korea

Aigoo! Come on Korea. It probably happens all the time. Just cuz they’re celebrities.

So as to the saying is true "Love is blind Lovers can not see"😘

She is a great actress ,why should we care about her private life, actors are just humans not Angeles, they make mistakes and have dark sides as well

Shes like the Ariana Grande of asia people are blaming only her and not the director

She is Jo In Sung's ex by the way

So basically don't go to SK to get married. Why would you force people to stay together when obviously one of them don't want to even be with the other anymore? The wife should just move on and get as much as she can from the director. It's obviously a lost cause already since he even moved with Minhee to another country. It's also unfair that she's the only one getting the hate and not the director. As always, SK and it's misogyny.

Why would the wife want to remain married to her husband? A very sad story.

Ok i don't want to talk about the cheating or what... But What is it with actresses and directors... It's everywhere... In my country, and hollywood, and hallyu too. it is everyone's right to date anyone they like as long as they're in legal age and mutually consent..but seriously what is it with actress and director.... I wonder

i personally feel like these netizens are too involved with other peoples lives....the wife should just let go coz forcing issues won't make things better. Thirdly, separating the art from the artist, Kim min hee is a very good actor who could even win an oscar if granted an opportunity and why the hell was she being fired from brands coz of a personal issue....People are too idle in this life...Lastly the society always punishes the women more and i hate it...Hong sang Hoo should equally get some hate too....Anyway i don't really care.....but i will admit that although i am not a fan of kim min hee i will still watch her movies irregardless her personal choices/life are none of my concern....

Not saying what she did was okay but so many actors have done so much worse and they never got blacklisted. Also, I don't agree with the judge denying the request, why force someone to stay in a relationship like that? Even if he was wrong, he's obviously not happy in his marriage and no one should be forced to stay in a marriage they don't want to be in and I would never force someone to stay with me either. I hope his wife heals and wants better for herself

Min Hee is a different animal. She's hella talented and walked a different path alot of her career. She is a #badass in a "don't be a badass country." Not condoning anything and not judging others choices, but not divorcing when feelings/actions have been shown is spite. Don't give "him" that satisfaction. Min Hee shouldn't be raked over the coals forever. Not fair at all. Hong is doing well. Min Hee should be allowed a comeback. #Too Talented.

Godd this comment section is unbelievable! Even though she is a good actress in you guys’ opinion ( I watched her previous dramas she is just mediocre actress for me) she had an affair with married man. I think she doesn’t get offers from other directors of dramas or movies that’s why she dated this married man. that’s just so pathetic action. In the end poor children will suffer without their father! Did she think she can act in all of his movies in her entire life if she is in relationship with him?! she is just so funny