An anecdote shared by actor Lee Byung-hun at a recent press conference ignited controversy surrounding Son Ye-jin’s character. However, the situation was clarified by the mother of the child actress involved, putting the matter to rest. The controversy initially stemmed from criticism directed at Son Ye-jin, particularly within online communities and some parenting forums.

The incident unfolded on the 19th during the press conference for the film ″Nothing to Help,″ where Son Ye-jin portrays Miri, the wife of Lee Byung-hun and mother of two. This film marks her return to the screen after giving birth to her son in 2022. In discussing her role as a mother, Son Ye-jin expressed, ″I felt natural with my child. Motherhood is an important part of a mother’s life. It was easy to immerse myself in the positive image of a mother who takes responsibility for her family and wants to be a warm mother.″

Lee Byung-hun responded to Son Ye-jin’s remarks by sharing an anecdote from the set, noting, ″It’s different from what I saw on set.″ He recounted an instance where Son Ye-jin refrained from answering questions posed by the child actress during filming. ″The child actress playing Lee Won kept asking us questions while filming in the car or at home, but Son Ye-jin never answered. When I said, ’Ye-jin, please answer,’ she said, ’You should handle that, senior.’ She mentioned that she needed to immerse herself emotionally.″ Although intended as a lighthearted comment, it quickly spread, leading to perceptions of Son Ye-jin treating the child actress dismissively.

The mother of child actress Choi So-yul later issued a statement clarifying the situation. She expressed, ″I’m embarrassed, too. It was a fun episode we talked about jokingly, but we also feel wronged. We’ll have a chance to tell the story later. The truth is, she was very kind.″ This statement underscored Son Ye-jin’s affectionate nature and helped to mitigate the controversy.

Additionally, a gift post from Son Ye-jin on the child actress’s account from December of last year resurfaced. Choi Min-yul’s mother highlighted Son Ye-jin’s kindness, stating, ″It’s like aurora that even Santa can’t save. Actress Son Ye-jin saved me with this gift. This is the best Christmas present ever.″

This controversy stemmed from a misunderstanding regarding Son Ye-jin’s character, and the situation was resolved following the child actress’s mother’s explanation. Nonetheless, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of careful communication in public settings. It’s unfortunate that even lighthearted jokes can be misinterpreted.

The film ″Eoseo-il-dae″ is set to be released on September 29th and is attracting significant attention as Son Ye-jin’s comeback project.