Hyun Bin enters marines, splits with Song Hye-gyo
by girlfriday
Well, I can’t say I’m surprised. Hyun Bin (Secret Garden) entered the marines yesterday-today (That’s what I call Korea’s yesterday, which is our today. Don’t get me started on the tomorrow-today, which is ass backwards and not unlike time travel), to begin his two-year mandatory military service. He was sent off with lots of fans and the accompanying media frenzy, and shed tears of gratitude as he said goodbye and entered the base. And then about eight hours later, news broke that he had split with girlfriend Song Hye-gyo (Full House, The World They Live In).
The two stars met on the 2008 drama The World They Live In, and have been dating for roughly two years. Speculation about their breakup has been circling the media for almost a year, since both of them have spent the better part of 2010 completely entrenched in a myriad of projects, many of which were filmed overseas (Hyun Bin’s Late Autumn in Seattle, Song Hye-gyo’s The Grandmasters in China). But they’ve stayed quiet about the relationship for some time, and it was announced that Song Hye-gyo would not be accompanying Hyun Bin to the marine base.
It turns out that they purposely waited until after he entered the army to make the announcement public, so as to keep the public’s focus on their respective projects rather than their relationship. Personally, I think it’s a smart move. They’ve been dodging breakup speculation for a while, and if this news had broken even one day earlier, Hyun Bin’s entire army sendoff would’ve been about this, and not a tearful-but-happy goodbye.
Statements released indicate a mutual breakup due to busy conflicting schedules, and outside stress and pressure concerning their relationship status. Yeah, I’m gonna go ahead and say that it’s not unwarranted. But hey, you’re Hyun Bin and Song Hye-gyo. Whadduya gonna do?
This doesn’t come as a shocker since everything about their diverging careers screamed we are broken up, and mostly what I’m taking away from all this is that Hyun Bin has got some seriously savvy management. He’s basically done every single thing right, just before his army duty. Hit drama? Check. Massive CF lineup? Check. Big sendoff? Check. Amicable split with girlfriend announced the day after so that every woman turns into a puddle of goo imagining how lonely and heartbroken he is, entering the army? Check.
We’ll miss ya, Binnie. See you in two.
Via Osen
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Tags: army duty, Hyun Bin, Song Hye-gyo
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101 A
March 8, 2011 at 7:44 AM
HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY BASH ALL THREE OF THEM (HB, HJW AND SHK) all at once??
Do you have evidence HJW had ANYTHING to do with this?
Why do you have to drag her into this?
This is between HB and SHK...
we'll cross bridges when they come
GOSH!
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A
March 8, 2011 at 7:46 AM
sorry this comment was directed at
88 - JJH2 not anyone else
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joo raim
March 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM
101 : i think it's 89 cuz i also dedicated my previous coment for 89
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102 Northern Star
March 8, 2011 at 7:48 AM
The signs have been there that it's not a bed of roses on the HB-SHG camp. In fact, many have been expecting the break up to be officially announced.
I am for a HB-HJW relationship.
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103 Usi
March 8, 2011 at 8:20 AM
I thought they already broke up long before.
I don't read the rumors beside here at Dramabeans :). Too little interest in their private life. Have one at my own.
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104 Pat
March 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM
I love the shorn photos of actors about to serve. Tells how deep the x factor really is! Binnie is still really HOT.
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105 snow
March 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM
can't say i'm surprised by the split, though i have to say the timing of this benefits him but not her, which is not particularly nice (and i say this even though i'm not a fan of shk).
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106 MzKyu
March 8, 2011 at 9:12 AM
I slightly happy at this news.....gosh does that make me a bad bad person.....
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107 Stefanie
March 8, 2011 at 9:18 AM
I cried when I watch the clip of him leaving. I can't believe that he have to leave. Awwwwww 2 years is such a long time I hope it go by fast
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108 Micha Jewel
March 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM
I am saddened by the news for I thought that they could make it work.
Still hoping that they reconcile after having some down time from work. Being busy can eclipse people's real feelings until they find a quiet time to reflect.
Just my wishful heart talking ....
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109 Birdie
March 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM
All celebrities relationships should be kept secret and private, then there will nothing to comment on, no bashing ,no speculation,no antis, not even rumours. Some celebrities manage to do that,and we never hear a peep about their lovelife/relationship. Our need to find out everything about our stars are quite intrusive, to the extend that the relationship is very difficult to nurture ,when time is scarce and public scrutiny is so intense. I guess this is the price of stardom.
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110 kaedejun
March 8, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Just to add with all the other comments -
YES!
YES!
YES!
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
i'm soooo biased...
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snow
March 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM
lmao
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111 Blarg
March 8, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Their break up is because of me...Hyun Bin can't live without me and I said she goes or I'm not moving to Korea and having your babies...
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112 Alex
March 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM
He's so tall compared to the rest. Such a stand out
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113 Banu
March 8, 2011 at 12:11 PM
haha I'm happy.. I hope he gets with his Secret Garder co star.. XD .. They are both cute and hope she is nice in real life..
See ya in 2 years looking forward for you projects then.. TT
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114 Lea
March 8, 2011 at 1:22 PM
No surprise here. This break-up has been pretty much hinted for a long time.
I truly feel for Hye Kyo. Hope that she'll get over it soon. How hard it must be for her to overcome two high-profile but unsuccessful relationships.
The positive thing is, my fantasy for Bi-Kyo couple is revived again in its full glory. True love will find its way back in the end.//end dreaming
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Yoori
March 8, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Bi-Kyo never gets old! <333
However, Bi is apparently, planning for his military duty entrance soon :(
.... then I guess that leaves Won BIN - Kyo!
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flyfry
March 8, 2011 at 6:49 PM
Hyun Bin-Won Bin- Bi- Byun- vs Kyo. She must have the lucky star on the word 'B'. he he..
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kain
March 12, 2011 at 2:47 AM
Hi Five!
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115 dami
March 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM
dont noe which im more sad about him leaving or them breaking up
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116 bakemono
March 8, 2011 at 3:35 PM
damn, there are some seriously short guys!
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117 Atsirk
March 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM
I think I'm one of the few people who is happy that he's single! Yay!!!
And I'm sad that he's in the military T.T
Well, see you in two years...
I'm a chant "Kim Soo-han mu..." for now :D
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118 dfjkaglj
March 8, 2011 at 4:27 PM
ITS FATE. HYUN BIN NEEDS TO BE WITH HA JI WON
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119 jastinel
March 8, 2011 at 4:35 PM
I can`t deny that I like HB very much and this news makes me feel sad. But that`s life, you can`t have it all...success VS love, hard to e both. Good luck HB, I will miss you!
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120 Steph
March 8, 2011 at 4:52 PM
I could safely say that their actual relationship lasted less than a year then. Wow binnie just towers over the rest! haha
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mamie
March 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM
DO U HAVE ANY PROOF THAT SHK EVER BEEN DATE TO OTHERS THAN HYUN BIN ? EVEN TO HYUN BIN SHE NEVER SAY A WORD. ITS ALWAYS AND ONLY HYUN BIN WHO SAID THE WORDS. DID BI RAIN OR OTHERS AS YOU HAD IN YOUR HEAD EVER SAY THE SAME AS HYUN BIN DID? NO!
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kain
March 12, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Dunno what the f hell y r babbling
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May
July 12, 2011 at 8:30 AM
LOLOLOLOL grammar your fix first. kthxbai.
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121 ara
March 8, 2011 at 6:49 PM
finally, actually i'm not suprise. even they not say it officially, we can see it
well, a lot of man and woman must be happy out there....
byebye binnie n SHK, find a new boyfiend, handsome, rich one :)
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ara
March 8, 2011 at 7:25 PM
after read all u'r comment, i guess i had to say something.
hey, u don't need to criticize anyone. no body want to break up isn't. but it must be better 4 them than to keep a unsecured relationship
they all human being too, hey must be sad, if they read u'r bad comment. so, stop bashing.... respect their decision
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122 aya
March 8, 2011 at 8:51 PM
hear hear!
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123 malta
March 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM
...I wish HB and SHG all the best.
It may just be me, but I find its disturbing how fans (even the awesome ones commenting here) confuse the actors with the characters they play.
I hope SHG, HB and HJW each are able to have wonderful, lasting relationships with whomever it is they love, period. Its kinda selfish as fans to want HB and HJW to get together in real life, as if they are really Joo-Won and Ra-Im, who often forget are fictional characters.
Or for us to think its any of our business who any of these actors are dating, 'cause its not.
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luraaa
March 8, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Exactly. They are still caught up in the moment, which is perfectly normal, considering how sizzling their chemistry was in Secret Garden. However, this biasedness is all because of the Joo Won and Ra In made-up universe that the fans fantasized that has made some nice and not-so-nice comments that bash Song Hye Gyo.
That said, we are only the spectators in their relationship, and it is their business as to what really happened on why they separated.
I am sad, I admit, but that's life. And it's their lives, not mine, to discuss about with others. Gotta admit though, that this is juicy gossip, because, afterall, they're Song Hye Gyo and Hyun Bin. The price they pay to be who they are today.
Wish them all the best in life. And we'll never know what happens in two years. A lot can happen in two years.
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124 Kuging-RN
March 8, 2011 at 9:57 PM
theres a glimpse of tears in his eyes in the 1st. Oh!! Im going to miss u so very much Binnie!
on comment about him and HJW. i think they dont match at all . dont get me wrong im a SG lover.soo yeah..
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karisma
March 8, 2011 at 11:42 PM
precisely, it goes without saying !
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125 samgetang
March 8, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Thanks GF for this news.
Sorry to hear about HB and SHG split.
If it is for real, I think it might be actually good for both of them to split at this time considering HB will be in the military, the marines to be exact. Not always easy to keep a relationship when you are physically apart. But I guess they've been physically apart even before the MS came up hence the need to split up officially.
Well, only time will tell. I wish the best for both of them. And if they end up together even after 2 years then it must be true love! We will all celebrate with both of them.
With the schedules they take on it is really hard to maintain a sane relationship. Maybe this time in the marines he will take stock of what are the things in his life that really matter.
As drama-watchers, we are most grateful for the actors' passion and dedication in their craft because we benefit from their hard work when they give of themselves to the roles but this very demanding career also cost them their personal lives if the sacrifices for their time goes unchecked. We hope they will prioritize their own relationships rather than doing a project for the heck of it.
Ultimately, we want a fulfilled and happy HB and SHG (and even HJW) as a person/individuals...to pay them back for all the happy moments they gave us through their work.
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126 Lenita
March 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM
yipeee!
oh, uhm sorry. *collects self*
btw, he already looks more fit and healthy, and he's not even serving yet.
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127 Nonie2868
March 9, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Just as I guess ha...ha....ha
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128 Northern Star
March 9, 2011 at 3:26 AM
Binnie will be missed terribly.
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129 kain
March 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM
i’m sure they will stay amicable
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130 bettinagurl
March 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM
i was kinda expecting this but i just dont want to think about it. i hope they could try again after his military service? hehe. im still hoping. they are awesome together!
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131 kain
March 9, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Some stupid ppl r bloody fools going around spreading rumours abt hb lie, Ah well don’t get me started ppl are nitpicking it more than others just to go against the grain. you get retribution, your kids born with a split lips
Bloody shk fans same old crying is so not getting me any sympathy shut your bloody fuckup.
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132 Maggie Y
March 9, 2011 at 12:08 PM
LoL. Only good looking one in the bunch. Haha
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133 melusine
March 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM
Agreed, excellent PR handling.
I wish both of them the best.
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134 Carinne
March 10, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Misfortunate news of a celeb breakup, however if I had a beautiful gf like SHG making her rounds while I'm on active duty then I might go crazy [or dead] from all possible frustrations. It's way better and for the best, out of sight out of mind, I suppose, and if destiny really is meant to be then 2 yrs seems a short test of sincere affection.
I'm eager to see if SHG will greet him after HB's 2 yrs service terminates than seeing her send him in-service like this.
Stay in good spirits Hyun Bin, and come back safe.
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135 Jo
March 10, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Take care, be healthy and be safe the whole of your service from the military.
We all be waiting for your safe return!
I was your fan in this relationship HB and SHK.
But what can I say about your breaking up... Hope and pray it's the best decision that you both agreed.
If you both are happy with it then I'll understand.
Goodluck to you both!
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136 SteamyBun
March 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM
"Amicable split with girlfriend announced the day after so that every woman turns into a puddle of goo imagining how lonely and heartbroken he is, entering the army? Check."
LOL. That is SO me right now. Poor Hyun Bin!
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137 anotherfan
March 10, 2011 at 8:41 PM
I really thought those 2 were really cute together and could make it despite the crazy life of celebrities. But I wish them all the best going forward :) I'm sure it's hard on both of them.
Good luck!
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138 Kristal
March 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Seeing him actually shed tears, IN PUBLIC, of gratitude etc makes me really respect him as a person and not just sex-on-a-stick eye candy who also happens to be a good actor.
See ya soon Binnie! ♥
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139 tata
March 11, 2011 at 9:22 PM
well I miss him already! He is such a great actor, I'll waiting for u HB :)
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140 uwie
March 14, 2011 at 5:10 AM
I'm not a fans a SHK (doesn't mean I hate her), n I'm not a fans of HB too before (I like him after watch SG), so the break up news is not make me sad or happy, when I read the news I just say "oh, they're break up".. That's it. As same as when they announced that they're dating, I'm saying "oh, they're dating".. :D.
I won't comment about who's better with HB , either SHK or HJW (although I'm a HB-HJW shipper :D), because the article is about HB and SHK, so I won't talk about HJW.
I'm just gonna say,, TRUE LOVE WILL FIND THE WAY.... WHATEVER WILL BE, WILL BE... Always support and hopes for the best for them
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141 Seanshine
March 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Wishing him all the best! (Still hoping for a Kim Sun Ah collabo. I just like seeing these two very talented beings together)
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142 Oanh Nguyen
March 17, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Good grief ! Song Hye-gyo would not send Hyun Bin to the marine base! How can yo NOT????
Hyun Bin, yo better off without her..
Kim Sun Ah YES..Ha Ji Won..YES.. Lee Yeon Hee..YES.. they would..
We’ll miss yo Hyun Bin. See you in 2012
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143 jjding
March 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM
What's with the comment about HB being too good for HJW? So shallow!!! No one is too good for someone. Plus, I personally think HJW is very beautiful..inside and out!!!
Anyways, back to HB and SHK. We don't know the inside story...so stop blaming on anyone!! Its not our business! Fans should just support their idols during this hard time..breaking up is never easy!! I may not be a fan of SHK but I sure hope she will get through this....as for Binnie...fighting!! Stay safe!!
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144 adfdf
April 22, 2011 at 7:44 PM
if they stil love each other...someday wil know the result. but those said HB and HJW match just your hopeless....wake up...MOST of the Man in the world never dreaming to mary an older Women in real life. if they are useless man sure will do mary older women. .man dreaming to mary or date youg ang beatiful women in real life.
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gilmoi
May 15, 2011 at 11:41 PM
i dont agree of what you had said.. love is limitless.. no matter what the age is or no matter what you are, when it comes to love nothing is impossible.. hello?! its not as if HJW is ten years older than HB.. i thnk they are perfect wth each other.. im not saying that they should end up together, well.. its up to them.. im just saying that they are perfect together.. they look good together... 3-year-gap is not that bad at all..
im also a fan of SHG..and i hope she get through this.. break up is never easy..
i love you HB and HJW.. goodluck!!
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145 sithumi
April 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM
hmmmmm.... I'm so happy....... SHK ONLY MATCH FOR BI RAIN, NOT FOR HYUN BIN .......
BIKYO fighting!!!!!
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146 gilmoi
May 15, 2011 at 11:33 PM
ha ji won and hyun bin forever!!!!!!! i really love them both!!
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147 fritzie03
May 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM
he was referring to SHK, i think that episode was filmed jan2011, but they officially announced they called it quits after mar7, right after the military thingy..
but i kinda expected they'll split before the military, that's what men in relationship does when they go military. hope they'll get back together... if not, well, HB and HJW pairing is not that bad though. i seriously think they look so much alike in SG.
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148 yourdreamgirl07
June 1, 2011 at 11:56 PM
if im not mistaken han ji won is 3 or 4 years ahead to hyun bin ,hahaha! well im just saying ! and i hear they just good friends no special feelings for each other its just work so please stop saying nonsense that they are DATING or something ,, hahaha! *MY GAHDDD* acting is acting , work is work ,,of course they have a very good chemistry in secret garden IM SOO addict in kim joo won and gil ra im love's story I ADMIT IT, but reality is reality.. and about the break-up of HYUN BIN and SONG HYE KYO i feel bad for both of them i think they still love each other ,, its just that hyun bin had to leave because of his marine service so he needs to split-up to song hye kyo to give her freedom * yah * 2 years is not A JOKE , well song hye kyo is every man's dream, i hope hyun bin will not regret this later :D
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149 cristy
June 17, 2011 at 6:52 AM
happy to know about well thats part of life for hyun bin just take will miss you saranghe
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150 Vaia
June 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Oh whatever , Im just glad to see him gain some weight already and he look much healthier now . Sure a 6 fter will stand out.
And about his relationship with SHK , i dont know much about asian couple , but i have never heard of a couple celebrity like that , I mean both of them try to keep it so private that we keep thinking that they never dated actually.
Maybed they dont have persistent Paparazzi as in USA , i mean they are A-Star in korea their personal life should interest viewers but they never been a picture of both of them in the public , NOT one that make me a bit suspect about the nature of their relationship i m sure they are friend but if they dated or not i m not sure since the broke up just confirm it , it's just too obviously calculated a few hours before he enlisted they broke up.
I don't know much about their personality but it's may be like that , they dated a few months since 2009 , they stayed amical after they got apart for their project oversea , and since it's not convenient anymore and troubelsome for both of them their management announced that they broke up
Anyway , I love them both , i love ha ji won too but since we dont know any of them you can't say what's really going on .
Be healthy !
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