Park Han-byul Breaks Silence on Burning Sun Fallout: “I Was Told to Divorce… Even My Mother-in-Law Cried”
Actress Park Han-byul is finally speaking out about the darkest chapter of her life, revealing why she chose not to divorce her husband during the infamous Burning Sun scandal.
On April 1, a preview of TV Chosun’s “With Father And Me” (tentative title) teased the emotional return of Park Han-byul to the screen after six years. Alongside her was her father, who remained a steady presence during the most painful moments of her life.
The actress stepped away from the entertainment industry in 2019 when her husband, an executive involved in the Burning Sun case, was implicated in the high-profile scandal. She moved to Jeju Island and disappeared from the spotlight.
“My name was everywhere, on TV, phones, in every conversation,” she recalled. “There was nothing I could do. Every day felt like hell.”
Park also revealed the intense pressure she faced from those around her to end her marriage. “Even my mother-in-law cried and told me to divorce him for my own sake,” she said, holding back tears.
Despite that, Park Han-byul made the difficult decision to stand by her family. In the upcoming episode, she shares the heartfelt reasons behind her choice and the emotional journey that followed, marking a rare moment of public vulnerability since her withdrawal from the industry.
Her appearance on “With Father And Me” has already stirred anticipation among viewers curious to hear the untold story behind her silence.
