Singer and actress Ahn Hee-yeon, widely known by her stage name Hani from the K-pop girl group EXID, has publicly shared her thoughts regarding her return to the screen in the upcoming KBS2 weekend drama Love Comes (also translated as Love Is Coming).
Marking her first television acting project in nearly three years, her appearance at the drama’s production press conference drew significant attention due to the lingering public scrutiny surrounding her personal life.
Specifically, the hiatus followed intense media coverage regarding her fiancé, psychiatrist and broadcaster Dr. Yang Jae-woong, whose medical facility faced police investigations and administrative review following the tragic death of a patient in mid-2024.
Addressing the gathered media at the official production showcase, Ahn Hee-yeon took time to speak directly about her long absence and the complex emotions surrounding her return.
Rather than shying away from the topic, she carefully expressed remorse for causing concern among fans and the general public, while remaining conscious of the hard work put in by the cast and crew of her new television series.
Her remarks underscored a strong desire to focus on her professional duties while acknowledging that personal matters had cast a shadow over her career over the past few years.
“I feel sorry because I think I caused a lot of people to worry about personal things.”
“I feel sorry because I think I caused a lot of people to worry about personal things. I feel sorry to talk about my personal story here.
So many people are working hard to film this work, so I hope it doesn’t interfere with such efforts.
Of course, it was a lot of pressure, but I’m also working hard because it’s my responsibility.
I want to give comfort, hope, and love to many people through Gyurim.”
Her direct speech highlighted the delicate balance she is navigating as she steps back into the spotlight.
By asking for understanding, she emphasized that her primary goal is to ensure her personal circumstances do not overshadow the collective effort of the cast, crew, and production staff involved in the project.
In Love Comes, Ahn Hee-yeon portrays the character Han Gyu-rim, acting alongside lead actor Ha Seok-jin.
The role marks a pivotal career moment as she seeks to re-establish herself as a dedicated actress, transforming her personal pressure into motivation to deliver a meaningful performance for viewers.
