Actress Park Ji Hyun recently enjoyed her Chuseok holidays but ended up in the middle of an unexpected controversy. On October 10, she shared several photos on her personal Instagram account, showing her relaxing and spending time with friends. However, fans quickly noticed the reflection of a man in one of the pictures and began speculating about her relationship status, especially since she had tagged him in the post.
Things took a sharper turn when some people pointed out that Park Ji Hyun was wearing shoes while lying on a hotel sofa. The footwear appeared to be from a brand she works with, and many criticized her for what they felt was disrespectful behavior. Another photo also showed the same shoes placed on the sofa, which only fueled the online backlash further.
In response, her agency Namoo Actors quickly released a statement to clear up the misunderstanding. They explained, “Park Ji Hyun went on a trip during the Chuseok holiday with acquaintances, including her personal trainer and his spouse. The only man present was her trainer.” The agency added that Park Ji Hyun had tagged everyone openly and had no reason to hide anything. To avoid further confusion, the tags have since been removed.
Despite the minor controversy, many fans came to her defense, saying that the issue was blown out of proportion. Park Ji Hyun, best known for her role in Flex X Cop, was last seen in You and Everything Else alongside Kim Go Eun. Their strong on-screen chemistry and believable friendship have earned them praise from viewers, reminding everyone of her real talent beyond the online noise.