EXID member and actress Hani appeared at the press conference for KBS2’s upcoming weekend drama Love On The Menu on July 22 in Seoul, where she addressed the attention surrounding her personal life.

During the event, Hani expressed regret over the controversy connected to her personal circumstances. “First of all, I feel sorry for causing concern to so many people because of my personal matters.”

She added that she felt uncomfortable discussing private issues at an event meant to promote the drama. “I also feel apologetic about talking about personal matters in a setting like this. So many people poured their hearts into making Love On The Menu, and my biggest hope is that my situation doesn’t overshadow their hard work.” Hani asked for the public’s understanding, explaining that she could not answer every question in detail.

The actress acknowledged that returning to the spotlight under these circumstances has been challenging. “Of course, I felt a lot of pressure. But I believe that’s something I have to bear.”

She said she remains grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with viewers through a weekend drama. “I’m thankful to meet audiences again through this project. I hope the character of Gyu Rim can bring comfort, hope, and love to many people.”

Although speculation about her relationship has continued following the controversy involving Yang Jae Woong, Hani did not announce a breakup or a canceled engagement during the press conference. Her remarks instead suggested that she intends to separate her personal life from her professional activities while focusing on her acting comeback.

Love On The Menu is a family drama that follows the story of Kim Moo Jin (played by Ha Seok Jin) and Han Gyu Rim (played by Hani) as they piece together broken families and discover healing through love and shared meals.

The cast also includes: Park Yu Na, Bae Jung Nam, Kwon Hae Hyo, Yoon Yoo Sun, Ryu Seung Soo and Jin Kyung. The series is directed by Hong Seok Goo. KBS2’s Love On The Menu premieres on July 25 at 8:00 p.m. KST.

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