Lee Byung Hun is still developing his career despite the scandal, while Kim Min Hee was boycotted and nicknamed ‘the most brazen little girl in Kbiz history’.
Talking about the adultery scandal that caused a stir in showbiz in the land of kimchi, we must mention Lee Byung Hun’s philandering when his wife was pregnant with their first child and Kim Min Hee’s shameless husband snatching her husband in the name of love. In 2014, while married to Lee Min Jung, Lee Byung Hun suddenly got into a scandal of soliciting two rising female stars in the entertainment industry and then being blackmailed by them.
Lee Byung Hun and Kim Min Hee are famous for their good acting but both were involved in adultery scandals.
The above scandal made Byung Hun’s wife so angry that she carried her pregnant belly back to her mother’s house. At that time, he was severely criticized by public opinion. To appease the public as well as save the marriage between him and Lee Min Jung, Byung Hun had to bow his head and apologize publicly. In the end, after his efforts, Min Jung forgave and accepted to mend their relationship.
As for Kim Min Hee, in 2016 she had to endure criticism from people when she publicly announced her love affair with director Hong Sang Soo, who is 22 years older than her. It is known that the two developed feelings while working together on a project. It is worth mentioning that Hong Sang Soo because Kim Min Hee abandoned his wife who had been with him for 30 years. Director Hong’s family broke up because of Kim Min Hee. Not only did Hong Sang Soo leave his wife to live with Min Hee, he also stopped supporting his daughter who is studying abroad.
Song Hye Kyo’s ex-lover was able to maintain her marriage and develop her career with many successes after the scandal.
Although they both had affairs, Lee Byung Hun and Kim Min Hee had completely different endings. Lee Byung Hun is still developing his career very well. He is even highly appreciated professionally and praised for his ability to lead the company. Besides, Lee Byung Hun has maintained a happy family until now. He and Lee Min Jung just welcomed their second baby into the world.
Kim Min Hee was ostracized in Korea after blatantly stealing another woman’s husband.
Meanwhile, Kim Min Hee was severely boycotted after the scandal. She and her old lover only participate in events and international film festivals. In Korea, they are not welcomed and even receive many harsh sarcasm.
