On July 4, singer and actress Hyeri broke her silence following rumors of a romance with dancer Wootae, sharing a heartfelt message on the fan platform Bubble.
She wrote, “I missed you so much I couldn’t sleep. I’ve been reading every message you’ve sent me. What I want most is for you to be healthy and happy that’s all.”
Addressing the controversy, she added, “I’ve been attacked for a long time, so I’m okay. But when it hurts you, that breaks my heart.” She then apologized, promising, “I’ll be more mindful next time. Thank you always, and I’m sorry. I love you.”
Hyeri’s heartfelt messages came amid rising rumors about her relationship with dancer Wootae, whom she met on the set of Victory, where he worked as a choreographer. Though her agency Sublime has stayed silent, fans noticed Wootae in her recent YouTube vlog, where the two appeared close and playful further fueling dating speculation.
While some fans have been supportive, others criticized Hyeri, particularly after she responded to a harsh message sent at 7 AM. The sender accused her of being inconsiderate toward fans. Hyeri responded sincerely, “I’m really sorry. I’ll try to do better.” The exchange went viral, triggering heated debates online.
Hyeri is set to meet fans in person on July 7 during her scheduled fan meeting, just days after the dating rumors broke. Her heartfelt outreach has resonated with many, though opinions remain divided.
Previously, Hyeri dated actor Ryu Jun-yeol for seven years before confirming their breakup in November 2023. She also made headlines in 2013 with dating news involving H.O.T’s Tony Ahn.
